Peanut Butter M&M’s Cake (Print Version)

Rich layers of peanut butter cake and a creamy frosting, dotted with colorful M&M’s for a fun dessert.

# Ingredients:

→ Cake

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
06 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
07 - 1 cup granulated sugar
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - 1/2 cup buttermilk
11 - 1 cup M&M's

→ Frosting

12 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
13 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
14 - 2 cups powdered sugar
15 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
16 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Decoration

17 - Additional M&M's for topping

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.
03 - In a large bowl, beat unsalted butter and creamy peanut butter until smooth and creamy using an electric mixer.
04 - Gradually add granulated sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in vanilla extract.
05 - Alternately add flour mixture and buttermilk to the peanut butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just incorporated without overmixing.
06 - Gently fold in the M&M's with a spatula, distributing them evenly through the batter.
07 - Divide batter equally between prepared pans. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
08 - Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edges, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
09 - In a large bowl, beat unsalted butter and peanut butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and continue mixing until smooth. Add heavy cream and vanilla extract, beating until the frosting is light and fluffy.
10 - Spread frosting over the top of one cake layer. Place second layer on top and coat top and sides evenly with frosting.
11 - Sprinkle additional M&M's over the finished cake for decoration.

# Notes:

01 - To ensure an even bake, bring all ingredients to room temperature before starting and use high-quality peanut butter for optimal flavor.

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