Peanut Butter Texas Sheet Cake Bundt Cake Recipe Made with a Cake Mix
If you are a peanut butter fan then you are going to go crazy for this Bundt cake! It is a Peanut Butter Texas Sheet Cake which is awesome all by itself. Take that a step further and bake it in a Bundt pan with a decadent layer of peanut butter frosting and BAM…you are hooked! Every single bite is totally magical and the best part is how easy it is to make.
Do you love peanut butter desserts? Try this Peanut Butter No Bake Pie!
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Peanut Butter Sheet Cake in a Bundt Pan
If you have been around here for a minute then you know my love of a Bundt cake. I just can’t get over how a cake pan can take a cake from average to amazing.
Baking a Peanut Butter Sheet Cake in a Bundt pan was inspired by how much I love this Texas Sheet Cake Bundt Cake.
You wouldn’t think that a pan could make that much of a difference but believe me when I say…it does!
Ingredients Needed for your Peanut Butter Texas Sheet Cake Bundt Cake
Peanut Butter Sheet Cake
- Yellow Cake Mix-a miracle base ingredient because it already contains many ingredients you need…like a leavening agent.
- Brown Sugar-my favorite kind of sweetener, it is perfect in this cake.
- Granulated Sugar-the combination of brown and granulated sugar gives this cake just the right amount of sweetness.
- All Purpose Flour-adding a bit more flour to the cake will give it a pound cake like texture.
- Peanut Butter-use a good quality creamy type of peanut butter.
- Vegetable Oil-this recipe only requires a small amount because the peanut butter is providing fat to the cake as well.
- Eggs-a perfect binder to this cake, eggs are always a great addition.
Peanut Butter Frosting
- Butter-gives the frosting richness.
- Peanut Butter-every good peanut butter frosting needs a good quality peanut butter.
- Milk-is used to thin out the frosting.
- Powdered Sugar-for sweetness, as well as the body of the frosting.
- Vanilla Extract-adds great flavor. Be sure to use it after the frosting is off the heat so it doesn’t evaporate.
Easy Instructions to make Peanut Butter Bundt Cake with a Cake Mix
- Begin by combining the yellow cake mix, brown sugar, granulated sugar and flour in a large bowl.
- Whisk the dry ingredients together to remove any lumps.
- Add the peanut butter, water, oil and eggs to the dry ingredients. Mix using a hand held mixer {or by hand} until everything is nicely incorporated.
- Pour the cake batter into a Bundt pan that has been liberally sprayed with nonstick spray.
Bake the cake in a 350 degree oven for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a few crumbs.
If you wait until the toothpick comes out clean then the cake might end up being too dry.
Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto your cake plate.
Once you have the cake inverted, allow the cake to cool before turning your attention to the frosting.
How to Make Peanut Butter Frosting
Combine butter, peanut butter and milk in a medium sized saucepan over medium heat. Whisk the ingredients until everything is melted together but do NOT boil.
Once everything is melted, remove from the heat, add the powdered sugar and whisk until it is incorporated. Add the vanilla extract and stir to combine.
Pour the frosting over the cooled cake quickly and before it starts to set up.
You may need to use a spoon or offset spatula to spread it slightly. Allow the frosting to drip over the sides of the Bundt cake.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you store your peanut butter sheet cake?
Store the Peanut Butter Sheet Cake covered tightly in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Can you freeze peanut butter sheet cake?
Yes, you can freeze this Peanut Butter Bundt Cake for up to 3 months. Defrost at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
I prefer to freeze it without the frosting. Once the Bundt cake is defrosted completely, add the frosting and serve.
What kind of peanut butter is best for this sheet cake?
Good quality peanut butter like Jif or Skippy are the best for baking. Natural peanut butter can be used but you may find that the end result is slightly different. You may also need to add a bit of salt.
Do you love peanut butter desserts? Try these recipes…
- Classic No Bake Cookies
- Easy Buckeye Brownie Cookies
- 4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
- No Bake Peanut Butter Pie
- Peanut Butter Sheet Cake Cookies
- Easy Nutter Butter Brownies
- Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies
Peanut Butter Texas Sheet Cake Bundt Cake Recipe Made with a Cake Mix
Ingredients
Peanut Butter Cake
- 1-15.25 oz. box yellow cake mix
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
Peanut Butter Frosting
- ½ cup butter
- â…” cup creamy peanut butter
- 6 tablespoons milk {I used 1%}
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Peanut Butter Cake
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Spray Bundt pan liberally with nonstick cooking spray. Â Set aside.
- To prepare cake batter: Â Combine cake mix, brown sugar, granulated sugar and flour in a large bowl, whisk ingredients together to remove any lumps. Add peanut butter, water, oil and eggs to the dry ingredients and stir either by hand or with hand held mixer until well combined. Â Pour prepared batter into greased Bundt pan.
- Bake in preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out with only a few crumbs. Â Cool in pan for 10 minutes and then invert onto cake plate and cool completely.
Peanut Butter Frosting
- Once the cake is almost completely cooled, combine the first 3 frosting ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk until the mixture has melted but not boiling. Remove from heat, add powdered sugar and whisk until smooth. Add vanilla extract and stir until completely incorporated.
- Pour frosting over cooled Bundt cake.
- Let frosting set and serve. Keep covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated for up to 4 days.
