Peanut Butter Pound Cake Recipe
Sophia
This Peanut Butter Pound Cake recipe delivers a rich, moist, and dense texture packed with creamy peanut butter flavor. Perfect for peanut butter lovers, it’s easy to make and ideal for serving with coffee or as a comforting dessert. The cake bakes beautifully with a golden crust and tender crumb, making it a delicious homemade classic.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 50 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 14 slices
Calories 520 kcal
For the Cake:
- 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup crunchy peanut butter
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup butter-flavored solid shortening
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Peanut Butter Glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 2 to 3 tablespoons milk adjust for thickness
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream the Base:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, shortening, and cream cheese. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is creamy and smooth. Add in the sugar gradually and continue beating until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Sift and Fold in Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until everything is incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
Pour and Bake:
Pour the thick batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15–20 minutes, then carefully invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the Glaze:
In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, creamy peanut butter, vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons of milk. If the glaze is too thick, add the remaining milk a little at a time until it reaches a pourable consistency.
For best flavor, bring to room temperature before serving. You can substitute smooth peanut butter in the cake if you prefer a smoother texture without peanut chunks.
Nutrition |
Amounts |
Calories |
520 |
Total Fat |
29g |
Saturated Fat |
13g |
Cholesterol |
120mg |
Sodium |
140mg |
Total Carbohydrates |
60g |
Sugars |
38g |
Protein |
7g |
Keyword Peanut Butter Pound Cake Recipe