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Loaded Peanut Butter Layer Cake

Loaded Peanut Butter Layer Cake

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Get ready to delight your taste buds with our Loaded Peanut Butter Layer Cake! This luscious dessert is a peanut butter lover’s dream, featuring rich layers of moist cake and creamy frosting that will impress at any gathering. Perfect for birthdays, family reunions, or just an indulgent treat for yourself, this cake combines simple ingredients into a stunning masterpiece. With its melt-in-your-mouth texture and customizable toppings, every slice promises a heavenly experience. Whether you’re a novice or an expert baker, this recipe ensures that you can easily create something special that everyone will adore!

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (112g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 3/4 cups (155g) sugar
  • 3/4 cup (108g) brown sugar, loosely packed
  • 3/4 cup (210g) peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup (115g) sour cream
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 1/2 cups (325g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 3/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) water
  • 2 cups (448g) salted butter, room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cups (350g) peanut butter
  • 9 cups (1035g) powdered sugar
  • 67 tbsp (90-105ml) water or milk
  • 10 oz peanut butter chips
  • 6 oz peanut butter chips
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your cake pans.
  2. Cream together unsalted butter, sugar, brown sugar, and peanut butter until light and fluffy.
  3. Add sour cream and eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients alternating with milk until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for 23 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting with creamy peanut butter frosting made from salted butter and powdered sugar.

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