Peanut Butter And Jelly Cake
This cake really tastes just like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. It will transport you to elementary school, siting in the cafeteria chatting with your lunch buddies. I am going to be honest, I want to eat this frosting by the bowl full, it tastes like liquid Reese's Pieces. The recipe for the frosting is from Ina Garden, so I am not taking credit but I wish I could.
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 1 yellow cake box mix (and the ingredients it requires)
- 2/3 cup of Skylake Ranch Pomegranate Fruit Spread
- 1/3 chopped peanuts
For the frosting:
- 1 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cup and 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Directions
For the cake:
Bake cake according to box instructions (use the 9 inch cake pans) and let cool.
For the frosting:
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In medium bowl place sugar, butter, peanut butter, salt and vanilla and mix with electric mixer on medium-low speed until mixture is creamy.
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Add cream and scrap the sides of the bowl to ensure all ingredients are well mixed.
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Beat on high until frosting is smooth.
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To fill the center of the cake with fruit spread cut a thin layer of the cake off so it is level and spoon the fruit spread in the center spreading evenly and leaving 1/2 inch from the edge of the cake.
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Put the second layer of cake on top and press lightly down.
For the crumb layer:
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To ensure the frosting goes on smoothly, get a cake spatula and spread a thin layer of the frosting over the cake to seal it.
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Place in refrigerator for two hours.
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Thickly frost the cake, the more the better I say! Sprinkle with peanuts and enjoy.
Related Items
Apple Salad
Ingredients:
- 2 apples
- 1/4 cup Pomegranate White Balsamic
- cracked black pepper
- spinach salad mix
Directions:
- Slice 2 apples into matchstick pieces and toss with 1/4 cup Pomegranate White Balsamic and cracked black pepper.
- Serve chilled with more black pepper on the top.
Baked Brie With Fruit Spread
Ingredients
- Brie Wheel (5-7 inches)
- 1/2 cup Skylake Ranch Pomegranate Fruit Spread
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Place brie on a baking pan lined with parchment paper. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
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Before serving let stand for 15 minutes.
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Place on plater and add the Pomegranate Fruit Spread on the top of brie and serve with crackers and apples.
Balsamic Asparagus Salad
Ingredients:
- 1 bunch of asparagus
- 1/4 cup Aged Pomegranate Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 tablespoons crumbled parmesan
- fresh cracked black pepper
- sliced prosciutto
Directions:
Wash 1 bunch of asparagus and snap off woody ends. Cut cross wise so you end up with small rounds about 1/4 inch thick. Toss in a bowl with 1/4 cup Aged Pomegranate Balsamic Vinegar and 2 tablespoons crumbled parmesan and fresh cracked black pepper. Serve and if you want a dash of salty savory add sliced prosciutto on top.
Balsamic Beef In Buttermilk Biscuits
Balsamic glazed beef in a flakey golden biscuit. This is a quick recipe and makes a great stormy day dinner. Makes 8 filled biscuits, takes about 30 minutes to make.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. of extra lean ground beef
- 8 large packaged buttermilk biscuits or your favorite homemade recipe
- 1 cup Skylake Ranch Pomegranate Balsamic Grill Sauce
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 Tbs olive oil
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Directions
Biscuits
Pre-heat oven according to biscuit directions.
Prepare 8 large cupcake cups with non-stick spray.
Press the biscuit into a 5 inch round, about 1/4 inch thick and form the biscuit to the cupcake cup, so it creates a bowl for the beef filling. Set aside.
Balsamic Beef
In large skillet heat olive oil on medium heat and add chopped onion. Cook until tender, about 5-8 minutes.
Add ground beef and increase heat to medium high and cook through, about 5-7 minutes.
Add Skylake Ranch Pomegranate Balsamic Grill Sauce, reduce heat to medium and cook 5-7 minutes more until sauce thickens stirring occasionally.
Fill biscuit cups to the top with beef filling and top with shredded cheese.
Bake 10-12 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown. Let stand 5-8 minutes before serving.
