Description
Indulge in the rich and nutty flavors of this decadent M&M’s Peanut Butter Cake with a luscious Peanut Butter Frosting. This show-stopping dessert is perfect for any celebration or gathering.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup M&M’s Peanut Butter Candies (plus more for garnish)
Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, peanut butter, and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then beat in the vanilla.
- Combine ingredients: Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet mixture, then fold in M&M’s. Divide batter into pans and bake.
- Prepare frosting: Beat together butter and peanut butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and cream, then mix in vanilla.
- Assemble the cake: Spread frosting between layers and over the cake. Garnish with M&M’s before serving.
Notes
- For easier slicing, chill the cake for 30 minutes after frosting.
- You can substitute crunchy peanut butter for added texture.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 48 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 72 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
