Description
This delightful Peanut Butter Jelly Cheesecake Cake features layers of moist peanut butter cake, creamy peanut butter cheesecake, sweet jelly filling, and rich peanut butter frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup strawberry or grape jelly (or your favorite flavor)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Mix in the peanut butter until well combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans.
- In another large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the sugar and beat until creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and peanut butter until well combined.
- Spread the peanut butter cheesecake mixture evenly over the peanut butter cake batter in each pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the cheesecake layer is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 15 minutes, then remove from the pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and peanut butter until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with the heavy cream, beating until smooth and fluffy.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of jelly over the top.
- Carefully place the second cake layer on top, cheesecake side down.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake with the peanut butter frosting.
- If desired, drizzle extra jelly over the top of the cake for decoration.
- Slice and enjoy the delightful Peanut Butter Jelly Cheesecake Cake!
Notes
- This recipe makes a delicious Peanut Butter Jelly Cheesecake Cake, perfect for 12-16 servings depending on slice size.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice