Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Peanut Butter Sheet Cake, a quick and easy dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. This moist cake, infused with creamy peanut butter and topped with a luscious, fudgy icing, is sure to impress your family and friends. With just under an hour of preparation time, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser for birthdays, potlucks, or cozy family nights. The cake yields 24 generous servings, making it ideal for sharing. Whether you’re a novice baker or an experienced chef, this recipe will help you create a tasty treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- ¼ cup avocado or vegetable oil
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs, room temperature preferred
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- ⅔ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ heaping teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F (175C). Grease a 13×9 baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine water, butter, and oil until melted and boiling. Stir in the peanut butter until smooth.
- Pour the peanut butter mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until combined. Let cool for 5–10 minutes.
- In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Gradually add to the batter until just combined.
- Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 30–32 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg