Peanut Butter Cake Black Currant Jam (Printable)

Moist peanut butter cake with tangy black currant jam center finished with luscious black currant sauce drizzle.

# What You Need:

→ Peanut Butter Cake

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
07 - 1 cup granulated sugar
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - 1/2 cup whole milk

→ Black Currant Jam Center

11 - 1/2 cup black currant jam or preserves

→ Black Currant Sauce

12 - 1 cup fresh or frozen black currants
13 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
14 - 2 tablespoons water
15 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter and creamy peanut butter until smooth and creamy.
04 - Add sugar to the butter mixture and beat until light and fluffy. Incorporate eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
05 - Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the peanut butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour. Mix just until combined.
06 - Spread half the batter into the prepared pan. Spoon black currant jam evenly over the batter, leaving a 1/2-inch border at the edge. Gently spread remaining batter on top to cover the jam.
07 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - Combine black currants, sugar, and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until thickened and syrupy. Stir in lemon juice and cool slightly.
09 - Serve cake slices drizzled with black currant sauce.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The rich, salty profile of the peanut butter cake perfectly balances the tart sweetness of the black currant jam.
  • The addition of a homemade black currant sauce adds a professional, glossy finish to every slice.
  • It is a simple yet impressive dessert that uses pantry staples to create a multi-layered flavor experience.
02 -
  • Ensure all ingredients, especially the butter and eggs, are at room temperature to create a smooth emulsion.
  • Leaving a border when spreading the jam prevents it from leaking out and burning against the pan.
  • Let the sauce cool slightly before drizzling to achieve a thicker, more syrupy consistency on the plate.
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