Description
This Peanut Butter & Jelly Cake offers a delightful twist on the classic childhood favorite, combining creamy peanut butter and fruity jelly in a moist cake. Perfect for any occasion, each slice evokes nostalgia while delivering rich flavors and beautiful marbling. Easy to make, this cake is sure to impress both kids and adults alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup your favorite jelly or jam (strawberry or grape recommended)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then blend in peanut butter.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternately with milk until just combined.
- Pour half of the batter into each prepared pan; drop spoonfuls of jelly on top and swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown; cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg