Peanut Butter Treat (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 1/2 cups plain flour.
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1 tsp of baking powder.
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1/2 tsp of baking soda.
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A pinch (1/4 tsp) of salt.
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Half a cup of unsalted butter, softened.
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Half a cup of smooth peanut butter.
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1 cup of white sugar.
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Two big eggs.
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1 tsp of vanilla extract.
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1/2 cup of buttermilk.
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1 cup of M&M's candy.
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1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temp (for frosting).
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1 cup creamy peanut butter (for frosting).
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2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting).
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1/4 cup heavy cream (for frosting).
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1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting).
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Extra M&M's for topping the cake.
# Instructions:
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Set the oven to 350°F (175°C). Coat two 9-inch round pans with grease and sprinkle with flour.
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In a mixing bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1/4 tsp salt using a whisk.
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Beat 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup peanut butter together in a large bowl until it’s smooth and light.
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Slowly mix in 1 cup sugar, beating until fluffy. Add eggs one after the other, mixing well each time. Stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract.
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Mix the dry ingredients and 1/2 cup buttermilk into the peanut butter blend a little at a time, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Combine gently.
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Carefully fold in 1 cup of M&M's.
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Pour the mix equally into the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick pulled from the middle comes out without batter.
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Leave the cakes to rest in the pans for 10 minutes, then move them to a cooling rack to cool fully.
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For the frosting, mix 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup peanut butter in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
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Add 2 cups powdered sugar gradually, mixing until smooth. Finish by beating in 1/4 cup heavy cream and 1 tsp vanilla until fluffy.
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Spread frosting over one cake layer. Place the second layer over it and cover the top and sides with more frosting.
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Sprinkle extra M&M's on the frosted cake to finish it off.
# Notes:
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Softened ingredients make mixing easier and give better frosting texture.
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Using assorted M&M's adds a fun, colorful look.