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Loaded Peanut Butter Layer Cake

Loaded Peanut Butter Layer Cake
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Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with our Loaded Peanut Butter Layer Cake! This delightful creation is a dream come true for peanut butter enthusiasts, featuring moist layers of cake, creamy frosting, and plenty of peanut butter flavor. Perfect for birthdays, family gatherings, or as a comforting treat on a busy weeknight, this cake is sure to bring joy to everyone who tries it. Easy to prepare with straightforward steps, you can make this loaded cake a cherished tradition in your home. Elevate your dessert game and enjoy every delicious bite!

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 (for frosting)
  • 1 1/4 cups (350g) peanut butter (for frosting)
  • 9 cups (1035g) powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 6–7 tbsp (90-105ml) water or milk (for frosting)
  • 10 oz peanut butter chips (for decorations)
  • 6 oz peanut butter chips (for decorations)
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy whipping cream (for decorations)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease round cake pans.
  2. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in one bowl.
  3. In another bowl, cream unsalted butter with sugars and peanut butter until fluffy.
  4. Add sour cream, vanilla extract, and eggs; mix well.
  5. Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients, alternating with milk.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for approximately 23 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool layers before frosting with a mixture of salted butter and peanut butter blended with powdered sugar and water/milk.
  8. Assemble layers with frosting in between and top with peanut butter chips.

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