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Peanut Butter & Jelly Cake

Peanut Butter & Jelly Cake
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Indulge in a slice of nostalgia with our Peanut Butter & Jelly Cake, a delightful dessert that combines the creamy richness of peanut butter with the sweetness of jelly in a moist, fluffy cake. Perfect for birthdays, family gatherings, or simply as a special treat at home, this cake is sure to bring smiles to everyone around. With its impressive layered presentation and kid-friendly flavors, it promises to be the star of any celebration. Crafted from simple ingredients, this easy-to-make recipe is suitable for bakers of all levels and is guaranteed to impress!

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter (for frosting)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • ¼ cup milk (for frosting, adjust for consistency)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat peanut butter and softened butter until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix well before incorporating eggs one at a time and vanilla extract.
  4. Alternately add dry mixture and milk to the peanut butter mixture; mix until just combined.
  5. Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool cakes in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  6. For frosting, beat together peanut butter and softened butter, then gradually add powdered sugar and milk until desired consistency is reached.
  7. Once cooled, layer the cakes with jelly and frosting as desired.

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