Description
This rich, moist pound cake is loaded with creamy peanut butter and bakes up dense and flavorful — a classic bundt-style dessert that’s perfect for peanut butter lovers.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
4 large eggs
¾ cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a loaf or bundt pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a large bowl, beat butter and peanut butter until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add granulated and brown sugars, beating until fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Stir in vanilla extract.
Add dry ingredients alternately with milk, starting and ending with dry, mixing just until combined.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 70–80 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Swirl in chocolate or Nutella for extra richness.
Add chopped roasted peanuts or peanut butter chips for crunch.
Spice it up with cinnamon or nutmeg.
A peanut butter glaze or melted chocolate topping adds decadence.
Swap some butter for Greek yogurt to lighten it up.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70–80 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
