Peanut Butter Sheet Cake

Peanut Butter Sheet Cake Recipe 🥜🍰

This delightful Peanut Butter Sheet Cake is a crowd-pleaser, perfect for dessert or any occasion where you need to satisfy a sweet tooth! The recipe is straightforward and yields a moist, flavorful cake topped with a luscious peanut butter icing. With just a few simple steps, you’ll have a delicious treat that will have everyone asking for seconds.

Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 24
Calories per Serving: 381.8

Ingredients:

• 2 cups sugar
• 2 cups self-rising flour
• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 stick butter (for icing)
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (for icing)
• 1/3 cup buttermilk (for icing)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing)
• 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)

Instructions:

1. Prepare Dry Ingredients:

   • In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar and self-rising flour. Set aside.

2. Prepare Wet Ingredients:

   • In a saucepan, bring 2 sticks of butter, 1 cup of peanut butter, and 1 cup of water to a rapid boil.

3. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:

   • Pour the hot mixture over the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl.

4. Mix Batter:

   • Add 1/2 cup of buttermilk, eggs, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the mixture. Using a hand mixer, blend until smooth and well combined.

5. Bake the Cake:

   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Grease an 18″ x 12″ baking pan.
   • Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

6. Prepare the Icing:

   • In a clean saucepan, combine 1 stick of butter, 1/2 cup of peanut butter, 1/3 cup of buttermilk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Bring to a boil.
   • Once boiling, remove from heat and gradually add the powdered sugar, stirring until smooth and well combined.

7. Ice the Cake:

   • While the cake is still hot, pour the warm icing evenly over the top.
   • Allow the cake to cool before serving to let the icing set.

8. Serve and Enjoy!

   • Slice the Peanut Butter Sheet Cake into squares and serve.
   • Enjoy the moist, peanut buttery goodness with friends and family!

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 381.8
• Fat: 20.2g
  • Saturated Fat: 9.2g
• Cholesterol: 46.3mg
• Sodium: 323.3mg
• Carbohydrates: 46.9g
  • Fiber: 1.2g
  • Sugar: 37.1g
• Protein: 6g

Recipe Notes:

• This Peanut Butter Sheet Cake is rated 5 stars with 17 reviews, making it a tried-and-true favorite.
• It’s perfect for large groups, kid-friendly, and can be whipped up in less than 60 minutes.
• Feel free to customize the cake by adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the batter for extra texture and flavor.
• Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for longer shelf life.