I have never shared this specific recipe until now. It�s a wonderful cake and has been a prizewinning blessing to me. It won a 1st place in my list of recipes. It�s a blessed cake! Nothing would please me more than to hear from one of you telling me that you tried it and liked it too! Hope you enjoy!
I�m lost for words� This cake is pure peanut butter heaven.
Cook time:�50 Min �Prep time:�30 Min��Serves:�10-12
To make this Peanut butter Passion Cake You�Il need The following Ingredients:
Ingredients:
CAKE:
2 c sugar
1 c vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 c all purpose flour
3/4 c cocoa, unsweetened
2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 c coffee, room temperature (water can be substituted for the coffee but it�s purpose is to enhance the chocolate flavor of the cocoa)
1 c buttermilk
FROSTING:
8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1 c peanut butter, creamy
1/2 c powdered sugar
1/2 tsp salt
12 oz non-dairy whipped topping, thawed
1/2 c chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs
2 c chopped peanut butter cups
1/4 c prepared fudge frosting (any brand) or chocolate syrup (optional)
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9x13x2-inch pan, 2 9-inch round pans, 3 8-inch round pans or 1 10-inch round pan and set aside. Using an electric mixer, combine sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla; beat 1 minute.
2. Gradually add remaining ingredients (alternating wet and dry) and beat for 2 to 3 minutes at medium speed.
3. Pour batter into prepared pan(s) and bake for approximately 40 to 45 minutes or so until cake is done. Cool for 5 minutes and carefully remove from pan(s). Note: 8-inch and 9-inch cakes will bake in less time than 10-inch and 9x13x2-inch cakes so check for doneness.
4. Using an electric mixer, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, salt, peanut butter until smooth. Using a spatula, gently fold in whipped topping until smooth. Chill frosting for about an hour (even overnight is okay). This frosting tastes like.