PEANUT BUTTER CAKE & ICING

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I made as a birthday cake for a peanut butter fanatic. Wrote a message on top using raisins (I didn't have chocolate chips). The icing is especially delicious and "citrusy" (yes, you heard me right, citrus & peanut butter).

Provided by Geniale Genie

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups flour
2/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup peanut butter
2 eggs
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon orange juice
4 drops vanilla

Steps:

  • Cake:.
  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Whip eggs with oil and sugar.
  • Add peanut butter and whip some more.
  • In a separate bowl, sift flour with baking powder.
  • Slowly, add flour mixture, alternating with the milk.
  • Stir minimally until smooth.
  • Pour into 2 round 8" cake pans, lined with parchement or wax paper.
  • Bake until toothpick comes out clean (approximately 30 minutes).
  • Cool before icing.
  • Icing:.
  • Combine powdered sugar with peanut butter and butter.
  • Add lemon and orange juices along with vanilla.
  • Mix until smooth.
  • Spread part of the icing on top of one of the cooled cakes.
  • Place the other cake on top.
  • Spread remaining icing to cover both the top and sides of the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 42.5, Sodium 119.1, Carbohydrate 42.9, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 24.7, Protein 6.8

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