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Peanut Butter & Jelly Cake

Delicious Peanut Butter & Jelly Cake for Nostalgic Sweet Cravings

A delightful Peanut Butter & Jelly Cake that embodies the flavors of a childhood classic, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can be substituted with a gluten-free flour blend
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder Essential for lifting the cake
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Boosts rise and texture
  • 1 teaspoon salt Balances sweetness
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Ensure it's softened
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter Crunchy peanut butter can be an alternative
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Brown sugar can be substituted
  • 3 large eggs Ensure they are at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Can experiment with other extracts
  • 1 cup milk Almond milk can be used as an alternative
  • 1 cup jelly Typically grape or strawberry
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups powdered sugar Sugar-free options available
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter Adds richness
  • 2 tablespoons milk Adjust for thickness

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Mixer
  • spatula
  • Cake Pans
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Peanut Butter & Jelly Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and creamy peanut butter until smooth.
  4. Gradually mix in the granulated sugar, add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
  5. Alternate adding the dry mixture and milk to the wet ingredients, mixing gently.
  6. Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  7. Cool the cakes for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. For frosting, whip the butter and creamy peanut butter, then gradually add powdered sugar and milk.
  9. Once cool, layer jelly and frosting between the cake layers and frost the outside.
  10. Decorate as desired and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Let cakes cool completely before frosting to avoid melting the frosting.

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