GOLD RUSH PEANUT BUTTER CAKE

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This is a real peanut lovers treat. Lots of peanut flavor abounds everywhere. Be warned though this recipe is for those with a sweet tooth as well. It's very sweet and the Kids will love it. For the adults it's a decadent treat that goes well with a hot cup of coffee.

Provided by Steve P.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 Nine inch three layer cake, 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 cup unsalted butter, plus
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup creamy peanut butter, plus
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
3 cups packed brown sugar
4 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 (8 ounce) package softened cream cheese
1 box powdered sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
4 tablespoons Karo syrup
1 box powdered sugar (sifted)
1 cup crunchy peanut butter
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1/3 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • For cake: In large mixing bowl, cream butter and peanut butter until light and fluffy.
  • Add brown sugar.
  • Mix to blend.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • In a small bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Add flour mixture to butter and peanut butter mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
  • Add vanilla.
  • Pour batter into 3 well greased and floured 9 inch cake pans.
  • Bake in preheated 350ºF oven until cake tests done, about 45 minutes.
  • Cool on wire rack to room temperature before filling and frosting the cake.
  • For filling: Soften margarine and cream cheese at room temperature.
  • Cream together well.
  • Add powdered sugar and continue beating until creamy.
  • Add vanilla and peanut butter.
  • Spread between cooled layers.
  • For frosting: Melt margarine, brown sugar and Karo syrup in boiler, bring to a boil.
  • Remove from heat, add milk, powdered sugar, vanilla, and peanut butter.
  • Beat until creamy.
  • Spread on top and sides of cooled cake after filling.

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