Peanut Butter Loaf Cake Recipe
Peanut Butter Loaf Cake is a delightful treat that combines the rich, nutty flavor of peanut butter with a moist, tender crumb. This easy recipe blends creamy peanut butter into a batter of flour, sugar, and eggs, resulting in a deliciously sweet loaf. Serve it plain or with a drizzle of chocolate for extra indulgence!
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk or electric mixer
- Rubber spatula
- Loaf pan (9×5 inch)
- Parchment paper (optional)
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 1/4 cups 300 grams peanut butter
- 250 grams self-raising flour
- 7 pieces eggs
- 2 1/2 teaspoons vinegar
- 125 ml milk
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup crushed cashew nuts optional
For the Glaze (optional):
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 5 tablespoons milk
- 5 tablespoons cocoa powder for a chocolate glaze
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a loaf pan.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, eggs, milk, and vinegar. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the self-raising flour, baking powder, and crushed cashew nuts.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Pour into Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Once baked, remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Glaze (Optional): In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar, milk, and cocoa powder until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more milk or powdered sugar as needed.
- Glaze the Cake: Once the loaf cake is completely cool, drizzle the glaze over the top.
- Serve: Slice and serve the peanut butter loaf cake. Enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to customize this recipe! You can add chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or even a swirl of jam for an extra layer of flavor. If you want a healthier twist, consider substituting some of the sugar with honey or maple syrup.