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Peanut Butter M&M’s Cake

Peanut Butter M&M’s Cake
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Indulge in a rich and creamy Peanut Butter M&M’s Cake that perfectly blends the nutty warmth of peanut butter with the colorful crunch of M&M’s candies. This cake is visually stunning, bursting with sweet and salty flavor, and simple to make with pantry staples. Perfect for celebrations, cozy evenings, or any time you crave a joyful, crowd-pleasing dessert.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup smooth peanut butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup milk or buttermilk, at room temperature
  • 1 cup M&M’s candies, plus extra for decoration

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Ingredients and Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round or square cake pan or line it with parchment paper. Gather all ingredients, ensuring they’re at room temperature for best mixing results.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt evenly. This ensures your cake rises perfectly and has a balanced flavor.
  3. Cream Butter and Peanut Butter: Using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter and peanut butter together until smooth and creamy, incorporating air for a lighter texture.
  4. Add Sugar and Eggs: Gradually add the sugar, beating until fluffy. Then add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each to create a smooth, homogenous batter.
  5. Incorporate Vanilla and Milk: Stir in vanilla extract. Then, alternate adding the dry ingredients with milk or buttermilk to form a balanced batter that is moist but not runny.
  6. Fold in M&M’s: Gently fold in the M&M’s candies to distribute them evenly without breaking, preserving their colorful crunch.
  7. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean.
  8. Cool and Decorate: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Decorate with extra M&M’s or a peanut butter glaze if desired.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for easier blending and a lighter cake.
  • Mix just until combined to avoid dense cake texture.
  • Reserve some M&M’s to sprinkle on top before baking or frosting.
  • Use the spoon-and-level method to measure flour to prevent dryness.
  • Check cake doneness early to avoid overbaking.

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Keywords: Peanut Butter Cake, M&M’s Cake, Colorful Candy Cake, Easy Dessert, Party Cake, Family Friendly Dessert

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