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Peanut Butter Sheet Cake

DeShawn Mitchell
A moist and delicious peanut butter sheet cake topped with creamy peanut butter frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 squares

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter 1 ½ sticks
  • 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup milk
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs

Frosting

  • unsalted butter
  • creamy peanut butter
  • powdered sugar
  • milk or cream
  • vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Prepare the Cake Batter

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Grease a 13x18 inch jelly roll pan or a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 cups of granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and ½ teaspoon of salt.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine ¾ cup unsalted butter, ½ cup creamy peanut butter, and 1 cup of water. Heat until melted and smooth.
  • Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of milk and ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract, then whisk in 2 large eggs, one at a time.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until smooth.

Bake the Cake

  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  • Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cool and Frost

  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes.
  • Spread the peanut butter frosting over the cooled cake.

Notes

  • 1- Use cold ingredients for flakier biscuits.
  • 2- Taste the apple filling and adjust spices as needed.
  • 3- Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream for an extra treat.
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