Oh yes—that sounds like a quick, indulgent dessert that’s perfect for peanut butter lovers! Here’s a complete recipe you can follow:
Quick Peanut Butter Sheet Cake with Fudgy Peanut Butter Icing
Ingredients (Cake):
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Ingredients (Fudgy Peanut Butter Icing):
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Make the cake:
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add water and cocoa powder, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat.
- Stir in sugar and peanut butter until combined.
- Let mixture cool slightly, then add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine: Gradually stir dry ingredients into the chocolate-peanut butter mixture. Add buttermilk and mix until smooth.
- Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool slightly.
- Make the icing:
- In a small saucepan, melt butter with milk and peanut butter over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth and glossy.
- Top the cake: Pour warm icing over the slightly cooled cake and spread evenly. Allow icing to set for 10–15 minutes before slicing.
Tips for Extra Deliciousness
- Candied texture: Stir icing gently while pouring to create a slightly fudgy, candied effect.
- Crunch option: Sprinkle chopped peanuts over the icing before it sets.
- Serving tip: Serve slightly warm for a gooey, melt-in-your-mouth experience.
If you want, I can also give a “5-step shortcut version” that takes under 40 minutes, perfect for when you want dessert fast but still rich and fudgy.
Do you want me to share that shortcut version?
