Wednesday, April 4, 2012

PEANUT BUTTER TEXAS SHEET CAKE

I am a peanut butter lover,  grew up on peanut butter and marshmallow sandwiches, "fluffernutters".   I think this is the first peanut butter cake with peanut butter icing that I have made.  The icing reminds me of my mothers cooked peanut butter fudge.......The cake is flavored just right with the taste of peanut butter and made with a favorite of mine,  buttermilk. I got this recipe at  gooseberry patch and was submitted from Kathi Rostash Nevada, OH.  Its moist, light and another keeper    happy baking my friends,  Andi



2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 cup butter
1 cup water
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup buttermilk
Peanut Butter Icing
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/3 cup milk plus 1 TBSP
16 ounce pkg of powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla
chop about 1/4 cup of peanuts  (optional) to sprinkle on top of the frosted cake


In a bowl combine the flour, sugar, salt and baking soda and whisk this together.   Set aside.  
In a medium size saucepan add the water, butter and peanut butter and bring this to a boil over medium heat.  Remove from heat and add to the dry ingredients.   Mix well.  In another small bowl combine the eggs and beat  these, then add the buttermilk and the vanilla and mix.   Add this to the peanut mixture and mix.  Pour this mixture into a prepared jelly roll pan 15 x 10 greased and floured.    Bake at 350 degrees for about 25-28 minutes.   Remove from oven when the cake is done.  
While the cake is baking prepare your icing.  Use the same saucepan and add to this the butter, creamy peanut butter and the milk and bring to a boil.   Remove from heat and add the powdered sugar and vanilla and after the cake has cooled to a warm temperature pour the icing over the top and spread to the edges and sprinkle with the chopped peanuts.  
Serves 15-20 people.  
 Sharing with  Miz Helen, Mrs. Fox, Something Swanky, the country cook, simple sweet home, Sweet temptations, Six Siters Stuff cozy home scenes

13 comments:

  1. Yum! I've seen the traditional Texas sheet cake but not a peanut butter one!

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  2. Oh Andi, you've got me with this one! You know I love PB! I have never had a a PB cake before!

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  3. I just love a Texas Sheet Cake and to add Peanut Butter puts it over the top for me. Hope you have a fabulous Celebration Week End and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

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  4. This is a must try. Two of my all time favorite cakes combined.

    Thank you for sharing this at Weekend Potluck.

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  5. Yum! My husband (and me too) would flip for this cake. He eats peanut butter faster than I can buy it!

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  6. Hi, I'm stopping over from Full Plate Thursday! This looks wonderful, sounds delicious with the addition of peanut butter! I'm your newest follower! Wish you a wonderful week ahead!

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  7. This looks so good! All you had to say was peanut butter and we're in!!! We hope you'll be back to our "Strut Your Stuff Saturday". We loved having you! -The Sisters

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  8. I've seen several versions of this recipe, but never a peanut butter one. I do love PB, can't wait to try this!

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  9. I love peanut butter in desserts. Your cake looks mouthwatering with the icing on top. I'd love to sit down with a slice of your cake and a glass of milk right now. Thanks for linking up this wonderful recipe at Your Cozy Home Party!

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  10. This cake looks so yummmy! Im a big fan of peanut butter too! =)

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    1. thanks for the visit and this pb cake is good.................andi

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  11. Oh my goodness. Just had this and it is to die for!!!!

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