Peanut Butter Cake with M&M’s and Creamy Frosting 🍬🥜
Components:
Here’s what you’ll need:
2 ½ cups of flour
1 teaspoon of baking powder
½ teaspoon of baking soda
½ teaspoon of salt
1 cup of softened butter
1 cup of creamy peanut butter
1 ½ cups of granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 cup of whole milk
1 cup of mini M&M’s
Peanut Butter Frosting:
1 cup of creamy peanut butter
½ cup of softened butter
2 cups of powdered sugar
2-3 tablespoons of heavy cream
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Follow these steps:
1️⃣ Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease two 9-inch cake pans.
2️⃣ In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3️⃣ Beat the butter and peanut butter until smooth, then add sugar and beat until fluffy.
4️⃣ Add eggs one at a time, and vanilla. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk.
5️⃣ Fold in mini M&M’s and pour the batter into pans.
6️⃣ Bake for 25-30 minutes. Let the cakes cool completely.
7️⃣ For the frosting, beat the peanut butter and butter, gradually adding powdered sugar and cream until smooth.
8️⃣ Frost the cakes and assemble.
Additional Tips:
Top with extra M&M’s for a colorful finish!
Prep Time: 25 mins | Cooking Time: 30 mins | Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins | Kcal: 480 kcal/slice | Servings: 12