Indulge in Decadent PB&J Cheesecake Cake – Easy Recipe!
Author:antaki
Total Time:4 hours 30 minutes
Yield:12 servings 1x
Description
Savor a luscious PB&J cheesecake cake, featuring a scrumptious layered dessert that combines your favorite flavors in every bite! Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup whole milk, at room temperature
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
½ cup creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup of your favorite jelly
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, or line them with parchment paper for easy release.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one by one, incorporating each fully before adding the next, then mix in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture. Avoid overmixing; a few lumps are okay.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Once baked, let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
While the cakes cool, prepare the cheesecake layer by beating the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add the peanut butter and vanilla, mixing until fully combined.
In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until just combined.
Assemble the cake by placing one layer on a serving platter. Spread jelly on top, add half of the cheesecake mixture, then top with the second cake layer. Spread more jelly and top with the remaining cheesecake mixture.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Notes
A delightful Peanut Butter Jelly Cheesecake Cake that combines the creaminess of cheesecake, the nuttiness of peanut butter, and the fruity goodness of jelly all nestled between soft, moist cakes.
