EASY PEANUT BUTTER CAKE & PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING

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This cake is a must-make for any peanut butter lover. And it's so good it may convert non-peanut butter fans. You taste peanut butter in every layer of the cake and icing. A great moist and delicious cake!

Provided by Mary Ann F

Categories     Cakes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

CAKE BATTER
1 box yellow cake mix
4 eggs
1/2 c softened butter
1 c water
1/2 c creamy peanut butter
PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING
3 c confectioners' sugar
1/2 c creamy peanut butter
1/2 c softened butter
2+ Tbsp milk
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
tiny pinch salt

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly grease 9 X 13 baking pan and set aside.
  • 2. Using an electric mixer, cream the butter and peanut butter until well incorporated. Add eggs, cake mix, and water and beat on medium for two minutes. Pour into greased baking dish and bake for 40 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
  • 3. Frosting: Cream the butter and peanut butter until well incorporated. Add confectioners' sugar, extract, salt, and 2 tablespoons of milk and continue to mix until the frosting is nice and fluffy. You may need an additional tablespoon (or more) of milk if the frosting is too thick.

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