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🍰 Peanut Butter Sheet Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting
✨ Introduction
Imagine sinking your fork into a warm, ultra-moist peanut butter cake, crowned with a luscious, creamy peanut butter frosting that melts on your tongue. This Peanut Butter Sheet Cake is the ultimate comfort dessert for peanut butter lovers. It’s easy enough for weeknight baking, yet impressive enough for gatherings, potlucks, or birthdays. Each bite bursts with sweet, nutty richness that pairs wonderfully with a glass of cold milk or a cup of hot coffee.
📝 Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 box yellow cake mix (about 15.25 oz)
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Peanut Butter Frosting:
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup milk
- 4 cups powdered sugar (confectioners’ sugar)
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Toppings:
- Chopped roasted peanuts
- Mini chocolate chips
- A drizzle of melted chocolate or caramel
🍽️ Instructions & Methods
🔥 For the Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13×9-inch sheet pan (or similar) and lightly flour it.
- In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, softened butter, peanut butter, milk, and vanilla.
- Use an electric mixer on low speed to combine for 30 seconds, then beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes, until the batter is smooth and creamy.
- Pour the batter into your prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
🍯 For the Frosting:
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and peanut butter, stirring constantly until smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
- Gradually whisk in the powdered sugar and a pinch of salt until you get a thick, spreadable frosting. If too thick, add a tablespoon of milk at a time. If too thin, add more powdered sugar.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled cake. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts or mini chocolate chips if desired.
🥣 Formation (Texture & Look)
This cake has a tender, buttery crumb with the signature dense softness of peanut butter. It slices beautifully into neat squares, each crowned by a glossy peanut butter frosting that’s just firm enough to hold shape yet melts in the mouth. The topping of peanuts or chocolate chips adds a delightful crunch and color contrast.
🕰️ A Little History
Peanut butter cakes became popular in America in the early to mid-20th century, riding the wave of peanut butter’s huge rise in popularity after it became commercially produced in the 1920s. The sheet cake variation is a beloved Southern classic — easy to bake, easy to transport, and perfect for feeding a crowd. The combination of rich cake with a cooked peanut butter icing is reminiscent of traditional Texas sheet cakes.
💪 Benefits
- Protein boost: Peanut butter is rich in plant-based protein.
- Good fats: Contains heart-healthy monounsaturated fats.
- Energy dense: Great for people who need an extra calorie kick (athletes, kids, or during long days).
- Mood lifting: The comforting taste of peanut butter and sweetness of the cake can genuinely elevate mood.
💞 For the Lovers
This cake is truly for the lovers of peanut butter, the ones who sneak a spoon straight from the jar. It’s for those cozy Sunday afternoons, for couples who giggle over shared forks, for families celebrating milestones, and for friends who believe the best conversations happen over dessert.
🥗 Nutrition (approx. per slice if cut into 20 pieces)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~290 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | ~33g |
| Protein | ~6g |
| Fat | ~15g (5g sat.) |
| Fiber | ~1g |
| Sugar | ~21g |
(Note: This is an approximate estimate. Actual values will vary based on exact brands used and serving sizes.)
🏆 Conclusion
This Peanut Butter Sheet Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting is more than just a dessert — it’s a hug in cake form. Whether enjoyed at a bustling family gathering or savored alone on a quiet night, it promises to bring joy and nostalgia in every forkful.
💖 Conclusion for the Lovers
So go ahead — bake this cake for someone you love, or simply for yourself. Life’s little joys, like sharing a perfect slice of peanut butter cake, are what sweet memories are made of.
🥄 Bonus Methods & Tips
- Mix-ins: Fold in mini chocolate chips or swirl a bit of raspberry jam into the batter for a PB&J twist.
- Cupcake option: Pour into lined muffin tins and bake 15-18 minutes for adorable peanut butter cupcakes.
- Storage: Keep covered at room temp for up to 3 days, or refrigerate up to 6 days.
If you’d like, I can also write you a short love story or poem about this cake, or make you a handy one-page printable recipe card. Want that? Just tell me! 🥰