Description
Peanut Butter Cream Pound Cake is a mouthwatering dessert that perfectly marries the rich, nutty flavor of peanut butter with the creamy texture of traditional pound cake. This delightful treat is ideal for any occasion, from family gatherings to cozy nights at home. With its moist crumb and irresistible peanut butter glaze, this cake is sure to impress everyone around the table. Plus, it’s simple enough for novice bakers to tackle, making it a go-to recipe for sweet cravings or special celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup butter flavored solid shortening
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter
- 3 cups sugar
- 6 eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F and prepare a greased and floured 12-cup bundt pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together shortening, butter, cream cheese, and peanut butter until smooth. Gradually add sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Incorporate eggs one at a time.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into the creamed mixture along with vanilla extract until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan and place in the cold oven. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for about 10 minutes in the pan before inverting onto a platter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (105g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 47g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg