Peanut Butter Layer Cake Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time40 Min
Ready In1 Hr 0 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexJust EnjoyCuisine
CourseMethod
DishSpeciality
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Eggs2
 Granulated Sugar1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Cake flour2 1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Baking powder3 Teaspoon
 Salt1 Teaspoon
 Baking soda1/4 Teaspoon
 1 cup brown sugar, well packed
 Peanut butter1/3 Cup (16 tbs)
 Vegetable oil1/3 Cup (16 tbs)
 Milk1 1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Peanut-Butter Frosting
 Peanut butter1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Confectioner’s sugar3 Cup (16 tbs), sifted
 Milk 5 Tablespoon

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Grease and flour 2 layer cake pans 8 or 9 X 1 1/2 inches.
Separate eggs; beat whites until fluffy.
Add granulated sugar; continue beating until stiff and glossy.
Sift flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda together into bowl.
Add brown sugar, 1/3 cup peanut butter, oil, and 1/2 the milk; beat well.
Add remaining milk and egg yolks; beat again. (If using mixer, beat 1 minute each time at medium speed.)
Fold in egg-white mixture lightly.
Put into prepared pans.
Bake 30 to 35 minutes.
Leave in pans to cool a little.
Turn out on rack.
Blend 1/4 cup peanut butter with sugar; add enough milk to make creamy consistency.
Use it to sandwich layers together; spread rest over top.
If desired, decorate top with peanuts.
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