Peanut Butter Snack Cake
Peanut Butter Snack Cake is a moist, flavorful treat that combines the richness of peanut butter with the softness of a cake. Easy to make and perfect for snacking, it’s often topped with a creamy peanut butter glaze or frosting. A comforting dessert for peanut butter lovers.
Equipment
- 9×13 inch baking pan
- Electric mixer or hand whisk
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups creamy peanut butter
- 1 ¼ cups brown sugar
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ⅞ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ⅓ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅝ cup milk
- ⅝ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 ¼ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and peanut butter with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the brown sugar and granulated sugar, and continue beating until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 4.Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack to cool completely. Cut into squares and serve. Enjoy your delicious peanut butter snack cake!
Notes
❖ Peanut Butter Options: You can use chunky peanut butter if you prefer a little texture in your cake. However, creamy peanut butter yields a smoother, more tender cake.
❖ Milk Substitute: If you’re dairy-free, you can swap out the milk for almond milk, soy milk, or oat milk.
❖ Cake Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days. If you want to keep the cake fresh for longer, you can refrigerate it for up to a week.
❖ Toppings: This cake is incredibly versatile! You can add chopped peanuts, a drizzle of chocolate syrup, or even a scoop of ice cream on top for extra indulgence.