Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup jelly (grape or strawberry) for filling
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (for frosting)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened, for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- ¼ cup milk (adjust for consistency, for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together.
- In another bowl, blend peanut butter and softened butter until smooth. Gradually mix in sugar, followed by eggs one at a time and vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- For frosting, beat peanut butter and softened butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and milk until creamy.
- Assemble by placing one cake layer on a serving plate, spreading jelly on top followed by frosting. Add the second layer and frost the top and sides.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg