Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of M&M’S Peanut Butter Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting. This moist and flavorful cake is studded with M&M’S Peanut Butter candies and topped with a creamy peanut butter frosting, making it a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup M&M’S Peanut Butter candies
For the Peanut Butter Frosting:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Topping:
- ½ cup M&M’S Peanut Butter candies
- chopped peanuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Fold in the M&M’S Peanut Butter candies.
- Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Make the frosting: Beat together the butter and peanut butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in the vanilla and enough milk to reach a spreadable consistency.
- Frost the cake: Frost the cooled cake evenly. Sprinkle additional M&M’S and chopped peanuts on top if desired.
Notes
- For a layered cake, divide batter between two 9-inch round pans and adjust baking time to 25–30 minutes.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
