Description

Peanut butter fans will absolutely love this cake. The frosting is so good, it's like a warm peanut butter caramel.

Ingredients

• Cake:
• 2 c. all-purpose flour
• 2 c. granulated sugar
• 1 t. baking soda
• 1 t. salt
• 1 stick unsalted butter
• 1 c. water
• 1/2 c. creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 c. vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1/2 c. buttermilk, at room temperature
• 1 t. vanilla extract
• Frosting:
• 1 stick unsalted butter
• 1/2 c. creamy peanut butter
• 6 T. buttermilk, or a bit more if frosting is too stiff
• 1 t. vanilla extract
• 3 c. powdered sugar, sifted
• Garnish:
• 1/2 c. roasted peanuts

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 pan with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda and salt; set aside.
3. Heat butter and water in a medium or large saucepan until it comes to a boil. Remove from heat; whisk in peanut butter and oil until smooth. Let cool for a few minutes; whisk in eggs, buttermilk and vanilla until well blended. Add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients; whisk until just combined.