Description
Indulgent peanut butter texas sheet cake brings Southern comfort to dessert tables with rich, creamy layers. Chocolate-drizzled perfection promises sweet satisfaction that keeps friends and family coming back for generous slices.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients (Dry):
- 2 cups (250 g / 8.8 oz) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (400 g / 14.1 oz) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml / 0.17 fl oz) baking soda
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml / 0.08 fl oz) salt
Liquid and Fat Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml / 8 fl oz) water
- 1 cup (227 g / 8 oz) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4 fl oz) creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4 fl oz) buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml / 0.17 fl oz) vanilla extract
Frosting Ingredients:
- ½ cup (113 g / 4 oz) unsalted butter
- ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fl oz) creamy peanut butter
- ⅓ cup (80 ml / 2.7 fl oz) whole milk
- 3 ½ cups (440 g / 15.5 oz) powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml / 0.17 fl oz) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by warming the oven to 350F (175C) and coating a 13×18-inch sheet pan with grease or parchment paper for effortless cake removal.
- Create the cake foundation by melting butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, then incorporate boiling water and blend thoroughly.
- Remove the butter mixture from heat and fold in flour, sugar, and baking soda until just combined, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Enhance the batter with creamy peanut butter, sour cream, eggs, salt, and vanilla extract, stirring until the mixture achieves a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Transfer the silky batter into the prepared sheet pan, using a spatula to distribute it evenly across the surface.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick inserted centrally emerges clean and free of raw batter.
- While the cake bakes, craft the luxurious frosting by melting butter in a saucepan, then introducing milk and cocoa powder, stirring until the mixture becomes glossy and begins to bubble.
- Immediately remove the frosting from heat and vigorously whisk in powdered sugar, additional peanut butter, and vanilla extract until achieving a glossy, well-integrated glaze.
- Once the cake emerges from the oven, promptly drench its warm surface with the prepared frosting, using a spatula to ensure complete and even coverage.
- Allow the cake to rest for 15-20 minutes, permitting the frosting to set slightly and the cake to cool to a comfortable serving temperature.
- Slice into generous squares and serve, revealing the decadent peanut butter and chocolate layers.
Notes
- Customize oven temperature for different pan sizes by adjusting baking time and monitoring cake’s doneness carefully.
- Swap traditional peanut butter with sunflower seed butter for nut-free version, ensuring same creamy consistency.
- Use room temperature ingredients like eggs and sour cream to create smoother, more consistent cake batter texture.
- Prevent frosting from becoming grainy by sifting powdered sugar and whisking thoroughly during preparation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg