🍪 M&M’s Peanut Butter Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting 🎂
Craving a dessert that combines the creamy richness of peanut butter with the playful crunch of M&M’s? This M&M’s Peanut Butter Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting is the ultimate treat for peanut butter lovers! Moist layers of peanut butter-infused cake are topped with a luscious peanut butter frosting and adorned with colorful M&M’s, making it perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or any sweet occasion.
🧾 Ingredients
For the Cake:
1½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
½ cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup buttermilk
1 cup M&M’s (chopped if desired)
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For the Frosting:
½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup creamy peanut butter
2 cups powdered sugar
¼ cup heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
Additional M&M’s for decorating
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👩🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat and Prepare
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
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2. Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Peanut Butter
In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter and creamy peanut butter together until light and fluffy.
4. Add Sugar and Eggs
Gradually add the granulated sugar to the butter mixture, beating until combined. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Incorporate Dry Ingredients and Buttermilk
Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
6. Fold in M&M’s
Gently fold in the M&M’s, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
7. Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
8. Prepare the Frosting
In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter and creamy peanut butter together until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with the heavy cream, and beat until the frosting is light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
9. Assemble the Cake
Once the cakes have cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of peanut butter frosting over the top. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.
10. Decorate
Decorate the top of the cake with additional M&M’s, arranging them in a pattern or scattering them randomly for a festive look.
💡 Tips & Variations
Add Crunch: For added texture, incorporate chopped peanuts into the cake batter or sprinkle them over the frosting.
Flavor Twist: Mix in a tablespoon of cocoa powder to the cake batter for a chocolate-peanut butter flavor combination.
Make Ahead: Bake the cake layers ahead of time and store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Frost and decorate just before serving.
🧾 Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
Calories: Approximately 400 kcal
Carbohydrates: 45g
Protein: 6g
Fat: 22g
Sodium: 200mg
Fiber: 2g
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Note: Nutritional values are estimates and may vary based on specific ingredients used.
🏖 Final Thoughts
This M&M’s Peanut Butter Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting is a delightful dessert that combines the rich flavor of peanut butter with the colorful fun of M&M’s. It’s perfect for any celebration or as a sweet treat to enjoy with loved ones. Customize it with your favorite mix-ins or decorations to make it uniquely yours!