Easy Peanut Butter Tandy Cake recipe

Peanut Butter Tandy Cake is an American cake. It has peanut butter, chocolate, and golden sponge cake layers. The cake is usually rectangular and cuts into tiny squares or rectangles for serving.

Tastykake, a famous US snack cake brand, inspired the cake’s name. Tastykake’s Peanut Butter Tandy Cake is popular in Philadelphia, where the brand is based. This cake is also sold under various names in other parts of the country.

How To Make the Best peanut butter Tandy Cake

I am excited to share with you my recipe for Peanut Butter Tandy Cake. This delicious cake is a classic American dessert that combines sweet, salty, and chocolaty flavors all in one bite.

Whether you’re making it for a special occasion or just to indulge in something sweet, this cake is sure to satisfy your craving

Ingredients of peanut butter Tandy Cake

To make Peanut Butter Tandy Cake, you will need the following ingredients:

For the cake:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the peanut butter layer:

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• pinch of salt

For the chocolate layer:

• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter

Step By Step Instructions To Make Peanut Butter Tandy Cake

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray or butter.

Step 2: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add in the eggs, one at a time, and beat until well combined. Gradually add in the flour mixture, alternating with the milk, until the batter is smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 4: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth it out with a spatula.

Step 5: In a separate bowl, make the peanut butter layer by creaming together the peanut butter, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Spread this mixture over the top of the cake batter in the pan, using a spatula to create an even layer.

Step 6: Bake the cake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 7: While the cake is baking, make the chocolate layer. In a double boiler or a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water, melt together the chocolate chips and butter until smooth and fully melted.

Step 8: When the cake is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes. Then, pour the melted chocolate over the top of the peanut butter layer, using a spatula to spread it out evenly.

Variations Of Peanut Butter Tandy Cake

Chocolate Peanut Butter Tandy Cake: If you love peanut butter and chocolate, add cocoa powder to the peanut butter layer. It will taste fuller and chocolatier.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Tandy Cake: Add jelly or jam to the peanut butter layer for a fun twist on the iconic sandwich. Try grape juice, raspberry, or apricot.

Nutty Tandy Cake: Add minced nuts to the peanut butter layer if you like nuts.

White Chocolate Tandy Cake: Use white chocolate instead of semisweet or dark chocolate for the coating. The cake will taste different and look better.

Vegan Tandy Cake: Peanut Butter Tandy Cake can be made vegan by substituting ingredients. Vegan butter and flax eggs can replace butter and eggs. (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tablespoons water).

Vegan peanut butter and coconut cream replace sweetened condensed milk in the peanut butter layer.

Homemade Peanut butter Tandy Cake Serving Ideas

Peanut Butter Tandy Cake is best served cut into pieces or rectangles on a plate. Serve it plain or with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Before serving, cook the cake in the microwave or oven for extra decadence. This melts the chocolate and creamies the peanut butter.

Peanut Butter Tandy Cake is perfect for picnics. Slice it and put each piece in plastic or parchment paper. It lasts several hours at room temperature.

Peanut Butter Tandy Cake in a pretty box makes a thoughtful and tasty gift for a friend or family member. It shows you care.

You could serve it with other cakes, cookies, or pastries or make a DIY dessert bar where guests can choose their favorites.

Storing Peanut butter Tandy Cake

Peanut Butter Tandy Cake lasts three days at room temperature.

Refrigerate the cake after three days. Wrap it firmly in plastic or aluminum foil and store it in an airtight container. It lasts a week in the frig.

Freeze the cake for longer storage. Wrap it firmly in plastic or aluminum foil and store it in an airtight container. Freeze it for three months. Remove it from the fridge and let it thaw at room temperature.

Before keeping it, cut the cake if you won’t eat it all. It will be easier to grab a slice and keep fresher.

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