Satisfy your sweet tooth with our delicious frosted peanut butter cake squares! Perfect for any occasion, these moist and flavorful treats are made with fresh ingredients and topped with creamy peanut butter frosting. Enjoy every bite! #peanutbuttercake #frostinglover #dessertaddict
Looking for a delicious and easy way to satisfy your sweet tooth? Then try making these frosted peanut butter cake squares! Here are the steps you need to follow:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup of creamy peanut butter
- 3/4 cup of granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp of baking powder
- 1/4 tsp of salt
- 1/2 cup of milk
- Frosting ingredients: 3/4 cup of unsalted butter, softened, 3 cups of powdered sugar, 1 tsp of vanilla extract, and 1/4 cup of heavy cream.
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan with cooking spray or butter.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and creamy peanut butter together until light and fluffy.
3. Add the granulated sugar to the mixture and beat until the sugar is completely dissolved.
4. Next, add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Stir in the vanilla extract.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk.
7. Mix everything until you have a smooth batter.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
9. Allow the cake to cool completely before cutting it into squares.
10. While the cake is cooling, make the frosting by creaming the softened butter and powdered sugar together in a mixing bowl.
11. Add the vanilla extract to the mixture and beat until everything is well combined.
12. Gradually add the heavy cream to the frosting, beating continuously until you have a light and fluffy consistency.
13. Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the frosting generously over each square.
These delicious peanut butter cake squares are perfect for parties, potlucks, or as a quick and easy dessert option. You can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Enjoy!