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Peanut Butter Texas Sheet Cake

Peanut Butter Texas Sheet Cake
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Peanut Butter Texas Sheet Cake is a rich and moist chocolate sheet cake combined with a luscious, gooey peanut butter frosting. This easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing dessert is baked in a single pan, offering generous servings and an irresistible fusion of chocolate and peanut butter flavors perfect for family gatherings and parties.

Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend for gluten-free version)
  • 1 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Frosting Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter (or crunchy peanut butter for texture)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3–4 tablespoons milk (or plant-based milk for vegan version)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Batter: Whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt. In a saucepan, melt butter and water together. Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and beat in eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth. Pour the batter into a greased sheet pan.
  2. Bake the Cake: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool slightly before frosting.
  3. Make the Peanut Butter Frosting: While the cake bakes, melt butter and peanut butter together in a saucepan. Stir in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, milk, and a pinch of salt until the frosting is smooth, creamy, and spreadable.
  4. Frost the Cake: Spread the peanut butter frosting evenly over the warm cake so it seeps into the crevices, creating a gooey, irresistible finish.
  5. Let It Set and Serve: Allow the frosted cake to cool completely at room temperature or chill briefly to set the frosting. Slice and serve to enjoy this delightful dessert.

Notes

  • Use fresh cocoa powder and real peanut butter for enhanced flavor.
  • Do not overmix the batter; mix just until combined for a tender cake.
  • Frost the cake while it is still warm for a gooey texture.
  • Measure ingredients accurately to maintain the correct cake texture.
  • Use room temperature eggs and butter for smooth batter consistency.

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Keywords: peanut butter sheet cake, Texas sheet cake, chocolate peanut butter dessert, easy sheet cake, party dessert, gluten-free chocolate cake

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