Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Cake Recipe

Simple peanut butter cookie cake with peanut butter cups and chocolate frosting. Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Cake is the best dessert!

INGREDIENTS 

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE CAKE: – 1 and 1/2 cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled) – 3/4 teaspoon baking soda – 1/4 teaspoon salt – 1/2 cup (115 grams) unsalted butter , softened to room temperature – 3/4 cup (190 grams) creamy peanut butter – 3/4 cup (150 grams) brown sugar – 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar – 1 large egg , room temperature – 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – 1 cup miniature peanut butter cup CHOCOLATE FROSTING: – 1/2 cup (115 grams) unsalted butter , softened to room temperature – 2 cups (240 grams) powdered sugar – 1/4 cup (22 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder – 2 tablespoons (30 ml) heavy cream – 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract – salt , to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Prepare a 9-inch springform pan, pie plate, or cake pan with non-stick cooking spray.Mix flour, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.

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Mix the butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or a large bowl with a hand-held mixer until well combined.

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 After adding egg and vanilla, mix well. Stir dry ingredients slowly until combined. Gently incorporate peanut butter cups into dough.

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Evenly distribute cookie dough in pan. Bake 20–25 minutes at 350°F until lightly browned.Remove from oven and cool completely in pan on wire rack.

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Beat butter in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or a large bowl with a hand-held mixer until smooth.

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Add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, heavy cream, vanilla, and salt and mix well. Frost the cookie cake after cooling.

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