Peanut Butter Cake (Print Version)

Ingredients:

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour.
02 - 1 tsp baking powder.
03 - 1/2 tsp baking soda.
04 - 1/4 tsp salt.
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature.
06 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter.
07 - 1 cup granulated sugar.
08 - 2 large eggs.
09 - 1 tsp vanilla extract.
10 - 1/2 cup buttermilk.
11 - 1 cup M&M's.
12 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (for frosting).
13 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter (for frosting).
14 - 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting).
15 - 1/4 cup heavy cream (for frosting).
16 - 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting).
17 - Additional M&M's for decoration.

Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
02 - In a bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1/4 tsp salt.
03 - In a large bowl, beat together 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup peanut butter until creamy.
04 - Gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating until fluffy. Add 2 eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract.
05 - Add the dry ingredients alternately with 1/2 cup buttermilk to the peanut butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
06 - Gently stir in 1 cup M&M's.
07 - Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
08 - Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
09 - In a large bowl, beat together 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup peanut butter until creamy for the frosting.
10 - Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar, beating until smooth. Add 1/4 cup heavy cream and 1 tsp vanilla extract, beating until fluffy.
11 - Spread frosting on the top of one cake layer. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
12 - Sprinkle additional M&M's on top of the frosted cake.

Notes:

01 - Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter and frosting.
02 - For a more colorful presentation, use a variety of M&M’s.

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