How to Make a Delicious Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Pound Cake

TLDRLearn how to make a mouthwatering Reese's Peanut Butter Cup pound cake with this easy recipe. Combine cake flour, baking powder, and peanut butter chocolate pudding. Cream together butter, sugar, and peanut butter. Add eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix in the dry ingredients and bake at 325 degrees. Top with a chocolate ganache for the ultimate dessert.

Key insights

🥜The cake uses three cups of swans down cake flour for a lighter texture.

🍫The cake batter is enhanced with a 3.22 ounce box of Dove peanut butter milk chocolate pudding.

🥄The recipe calls for half a cup of creamy peanut butter, adding rich nutty flavor to the cake.

🧈The recipe uses three sticks of unsalted butter to create a moist and buttery cake.

🎂The cake is baked at 325 degrees for an hour and 20 minutes, resulting in a perfectly golden crust.

Q&A

Can I use a different brand of peanut butter?

Yes, you can use any brand of peanut butter. However, the recipe creator prefers Jif peanut butter for its flavor.

Can I use whole milk instead of 2% milk?

Yes, you can use whole milk as a substitute. The recipe creator uses 2% milk as a personal preference.

How long should I cream the butter and sugar for?

It is recommended to cream the butter and sugar for approximately 12 minutes, or until the mixture is light and fluffy.

Can I add nuts to the cake batter?

Yes, you can add chopped nuts to the cake batter if desired. It will add extra texture and flavor to the cake.

What can I use as a substitute for peanut butter oil?

If you don't have peanut butter oil, you can use regular vegetable oil as a substitute.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction and preheating the oven to 325 degrees.

00:11Starting with three cups of swans down cake flour.

01:00Adding a 3.22 ounce box of Dove peanut butter chocolate pudding.

02:56Mixing in half a cup of creamy peanut butter.

05:50Creaming together three sticks of unsalted butter and three cups of sugar.

09:23Checking the batter consistency and adjusting the color with food coloring if desired.

10:59Adding the remaining peanut butter oil for a pronounced peanut butter flavor.

13:13Achieving a light and fluffy cake batter ready for baking.