Peanut Butter Sheet Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting

Indulge in the rich and nutty flavors of this Peanut Butter Sheet Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting. This decadent dessert is perfect for peanut butter lovers and is sure to satisfy your sweet cravings with its moist cake and creamy frosting.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

  • Rich peanut butter flavor in both the cake and frosting
  • Easy to make with simple ingredients
  • Perfect for gatherings, potlucks, or as a special treat for yourself

Ingredients:

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup softened butter
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

Frosting:

  • 3 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup softened butter
  • 2+ tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly grease a 9 X 13 baking pan and set aside.
  2. Using an electric mixer, cream the butter and peanut butter until well incorporated.
  3. Add eggs, cake mix, and water, and beat on medium for two minutes.
  4. Pour the batter into the greased baking dish and bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.

Frosting:

  1. Cream the butter and peanut butter until well incorporated.
  2. Add confectioners’ sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and 2 tablespoons of milk. Mix until the frosting is light and fluffy.
  3. If the frosting is too thick, add an additional tablespoon of milk as needed.

Storage:

Store the Peanut Butter Sheet Cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, refrigerate the cake, but bring it to room temperature before serving for the best taste and texture.

Recipe Tips:

  • For extra peanut butter flavor, you can sprinkle chopped peanuts on top of the frosting.
  • Make sure the cake is completely cooled before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Adjust the sweetness of the frosting by adding more or less confectioners’ sugar according to your preference.

Enjoy this Peanut Butter Sheet Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting as a delightful dessert that will surely impress your family and friends!

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