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Peanut Butter M&M’s Cake

Peanut Butter M&M’s Cake
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Peanut Butter M&M’s Cake is a rich, nutty, and playful dessert combining creamy peanut butter with colorful crunchy M&M’s candies. This moist and tender cake offers a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors, vibrant pops of color, and delightful texture contrasts that make it ideal for celebrations or everyday indulgence.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend for a gluten-free version)
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 cup milk or buttermilk, at room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup butter or oil, melted

Add-ins

  • 1 cup M&M’s candies (regular or sugar-free, as preferred)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your cake pans with butter or non-stick spray to ensure easy release after baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients Together: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour (or gluten-free blend), baking powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents.
  3. Cream Peanut Butter and Sugars: Using a mixer, beat the creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating a moist and flavorful cake base.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract, ensuring the ingredients are fully incorporated and fragrant.
  5. Incorporate Dry Ingredients and Milk: Alternately add the dry ingredient mixture and milk (or buttermilk) to the batter, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined to keep the cake tender.
  6. Fold in M&M’s: Gently fold in the M&M’s candies to evenly distribute colorful bursts throughout the batter without crushing them.
  7. Bake and Cool: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely before frosting.

Notes

  • Use room temperature eggs and milk for better mixing and texture.
  • Mix just until combined to avoid a dense or tough cake.
  • Fold in M&M’s candies at the end to keep their shape and color vibrant.
  • Test the cake for doneness with a toothpick before removing from the oven.
  • Choose creamy natural peanut butter without added sugars or oils for best flavor.

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Keywords: peanut butter cake, M&M cake, colorful cake, nutty dessert, easy cake recipe, kid-friendly dessert

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