Description
This Peanut Butter Texas Sheet Cake is a rich, moist dessert with a creamy peanut butter icing. Perfect for serving a crowd, it’s easy to make and irresistibly delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
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Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 beaten eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
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Icing:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 (16-oz.) pkg. powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 15″x10″ pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Prepare Cake Base: Heat butter, water, and peanut butter until boiling. Pour over dry ingredients and mix.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Mix eggs, vanilla, and buttermilk. Add to the cake base and stir.
- Bake: Spread batter in the pan. Bake for 25-28 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prepare Icing: Boil butter, peanut butter, and milk. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Frost: Spread icing over the warm cake. Garnish with peanuts or chocolate chips if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the cake cools completely before frosting to prevent the icing from melting.
- For a richer flavor, add a drizzle of chocolate or extra peanuts on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-28 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Protein: 4g