PEANUT BUTTER SHEET CAKE – OLD FASHIONED RECIPE
If you are a peanut butter fan, then you must try this delicious sheet cake!
Give these no bake peanut butter bars a try too! They are so easy to make and you may have enjoyed them in school.
❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE
If you are a fan of peanut butter, this is the cake for you! It has peanut butter in the cake and then topped with a delicious peanut butter frosting! Plus, it’s a sheet cake, so it’s perfect for any gathering. This is a perfect potluck cake, make it and cut into small squares and it will serve a lot of people. Always a hit!
SWAPS
We use buttermilk in this recipe, but you can use regular milk. We have made it with both and feel the buttermilk does give the recipe a better taste. Creamy or crunchy peanut butter will work, the last time we made it, we made it with creamy and it was delicious!
I made this cake for
Thanksgiving and it was a hit!! My husband has asked for me to make it again for Christmas!
⭐TIP
You can always add some chopped peanuts to the top of the cake if you like. The frosting takes this cake to the next level, and everyone consistently comments on how wonderful it is.
OTHER DELICIOUS SHEET CAKES:
Peanut Butter Sheet Cake
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups white granulated sugar
- 1 cup butter or 2 sticks or 16 tablespoons
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup peanut butter crunchy or smooth
- 1/2 cup buttermilk or can use regular milk I use buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
Frosting Ingredients:
- 1 stick butter or 1/2 cup or 8 tablespoons
- 1/4 cup peanut butter crunchy or smooth
- 1/4 cup buttermilk or regular milk I use buttermilk1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt and sugar. Set aside. Combine the butter, water and peanut butter in a pot on top of the stove and bring to a boil. Remove from stove and slowly stir in milk and vanilla extract. Pour into the bowl with flour mixture and stir with a spoon to mix. Add the eggs and stir until all ingredients are wet and mixed. Line a 15 x 10 inch baking pan with foil and spread mixture in pan. I do not spray the foil before adding cake mixture. Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes until center tests done. Add frosting while cake is still hot.
Frosting Instructions
- Combine butter, peanut butter and milk in a pan on top of stove and bring to a boil. Remove pan and add powdered sugar and vanilla extract stirring to melt all ingredients together. You can add more milk if frosting gets too thick. Pour over cake and spread with a knife to cover entire cake.
Notes
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Excellent! Love peanutbutter!
We do too!!
Can I just spray my pan with Pam instead of covering with foul?
You can always try it.
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Thanks for the recipe, made it to take to church the cake in a 15X11 was not very deep, maybe I should use a 9X13 next time. Easy cake and Easy to transport. Thanks for the recipe, Would like a piece right now!
This is such a great cake! We loved it! Thank you!
Super easy and was a huge hit! I love sheet cakes and this one is a keeper! Thank you for another great recipe.
I made this cake for Thanksgiving and it was a hit. My husband has asked for me to make it again for Christmas!
yay! We’re thrilled your family enjoyed it. My husband loves this cake, too.
That peanut butter sheet cake looks fabulous! I’ll definitely be trying this recipe. Thanks!