Peanut Butter Cake - Master Cookbook Recipe # 244

Name: Peanut Butter Cake - Master Cookbook Recipe # 244
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 1 (One) 13x9 inch cake
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1/4 cup shortening; 1/2 cup salted butter, room temperature; 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar; 3 large eggs, room temperature; 1 cup peanut butter (Tammy uses 1/2 cup crunchy and 1/2 cup creamy); 2 cups self-rising flour; 1-1/2 cups whole buttermilk; 1/2 cup water

This cake is a peanut butter lover's absolute dream. By using a mix of both creamy and crunchy peanut butter, you get a deep, nutty flavor with just a hint of texture. The combination of butter, shortening, and buttermilk ensures the cake is incredibly tender and moist.

This is recipe #244 in Tammy’s Master Cookbook.

Prep time: 15 minCook time: 50 minTotal time: 1 hr 5 min

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Ingredients

1/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup salted butter, room temperature
1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup peanut butter (Tammy uses 1/2 cup crunchy and 1/2 cup creamy)
2 cups self-rising flour
1-1/2 cups whole buttermilk
1/2 cup water

Instructions

Cream: Using an electric mixer, blend the butter and shortening together. Add the sugar and beat until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Combine: Scrape the sides of the bowl. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in the peanut butter until fully incorporated.
Mix Batter: Add 1 cup of the self-rising flour. Alternating between the two, mix in the buttermilk and the water. Finally, add the remaining flour and beat the batter for exactly 2 minutes.
Bake: Grease or spray a 13" x 9" x 2" baking pan and pour in the batter. Bake at 325°F for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Alternative (Round Layers): If you prefer to bake this in round cake layers, increase the oven temperature to 350°F and begin checking for doneness after 35 minutes.

Notes

Tammy's Tip: "Using both crunchy and creamy peanut butter is my little secret for the best texture. It gives you those tiny bits of peanuts throughout the cake that everyone loves!"