Peanut Butter Cake With Marshmallow Frosting (Or Cupcakes)

Peanut butter cake with marshmallow frosting is a popular dessert in American cuisine, often enjoyed at birthday parties and special occasions.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 80 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Peanut Butter Cake With Marshmallow Frosting (Or Cupcakes)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 20 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Peanut butter
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• 1 cup Marshmallow fluff
• ¹⁄₂ cup Powdered sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Heavy cream

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan or line a cupcake pan with liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and peanut butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s) and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes for cupcakes or 30-35 minutes for a cake, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Allow the cake or cupcakes to cool completely.
7. In a separate bowl, beat together the marshmallow fluff, powdered sugar, and heavy cream until smooth and fluffy.
8. Frost the cooled cake or cupcakes with the marshmallow frosting.
9. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 42g15%

Sugars 28g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.