Hey cake lovers! 🍰💛 If you’re into moist, fluffy cakes and love peanut butter (who doesn’t?!), then you’re gonna freak over this Yellow Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting.
It’s simple, delicious, and basically tastes like a giant peanut butter cup in cake form. Let’s get baking! 🎉
📝 Ingredients:
For the Yellow Cake:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
For the Peanut Butter Frosting:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk (add more if needed for spreading consistency)
For the Yellow Cake:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans. You can also line them with parchment paper for easy release. 🎂
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set that aside. 💫
Cream the Butter & Sugar: In another large bowl, use a hand mixer (or stand mixer) to beat the butter, oil, and sugar together until it’s light and fluffy—about 3-4 minutes. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract. 🍯
Combine Wet & Dry: Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Beat until everything is combined and smooth, but don’t overmix! 😎
Bake It: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let them cool completely before frosting. You don’t want melty frosting! 🍰❄️
For the Peanut Butter Frosting:
- Beat the Butter & PB: In a large bowl, beat the peanut butter and butter together until smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla extract. 🥜🧈
Add the Sugar: Slowly mix in the powdered sugar, one cup at a time. Add the milk little by little until you get a fluffy, spreadable consistency. It should be thick, but not too stiff. 👌
Frost the Cake: Once the cakes are cool, spread a layer of peanut butter frosting between them, then frost the top and sides. Make it smooth or go for swirls—it’s up to you! 🎨
Decorate & Serve: Add some fun toppings like chopped peanuts, mini peanut butter cups, or a drizzle of chocolate if you want! Slice and enjoy your peanut butter dream cake. 😍🍴