Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Peanut Butter Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch (23×33 cm) baking pan.
2. Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
3. Combine the Wet Ingredients:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the water, butter, vegetable oil, and 1/4 cup of peanut butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
4. Add to Dry Ingredients:
- Pour the hot liquid mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
5. Mix in Eggs and Buttermilk:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Add this mixture to the batter and stir until smooth.
6. Bake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick or cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Make the Peanut Butter Frosting:
- While the cake is baking, make the frosting. In a saucepan, melt 1/2 cup of butter and 1/2 cup of peanut butter. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract. Heat until the mixture is hot but not boiling.
8. Add Powdered Sugar:
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and gradually whisk in the powdered sugar until the frosting is smooth.
9. Frost the Cake:
- When the cake is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Then, spread the warm cake with the peanut butter frosting.
10. Serve:
- Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Cooking Time: The cake takes approximately 25-30 minutes to bake.
Serving Size: This recipe serves approximately 12-16 people.
