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Peanut Butter Layer Cake Recipe

Peanut Butter Layer Cake Recipe

Lipia
This Peanut Butter Layer Cake features moist peanut butter cake layers, rich peanut butter frosting, and a chocolate ganache drizzle. Start by baking the cake layers, then whip up the frosting with creamy peanut butter and butter. Stack the layers, frost generously, and top with ganache for a delicious finish. Enjoy!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • 2 round cake pans (9 inches)
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cooling rack
  • Cake stand or serving plate

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:

  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 6 tablespoons cornstarch/cornflour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ cups unsalted butter softened
  • 1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup brown sugar packed
  • 4 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup 80ml + 4 tablespoons oil
  • ¾ cup 190g sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk

For the Frosting:

  • 1 cup 200g softened butter
  • 2 ¼ cups creamy peanut butter
  • 6 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 ½ cups 375ml whipping cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 9 tablespoons 135ml milk
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions
 

Preheat Oven:

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.

Mix Dry Ingredients:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Cream Butter and Sugars:

  • In another bowl, beat the softened butter, creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Add Eggs:

  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Incorporate Wet Ingredients:

  • Mix in the oil, sour cream, vanilla extract, and milk until combined.

Combine Mixtures:

  • Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Bake:

  • Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Prepare the Frosting:

  • In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and peanut butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well. Then add the whipping cream, vanilla extract, milk, and a pinch of salt, beating until the frosting is fluffy.

Assemble the Cake:

  • Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of frosting on top. Repeat with the second layer. Place the third layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.

Serve:

  • Slice and enjoy your delicious peanut butter layer cake!
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