Fresh Milled Peanut Butter Tandy Cake
There’s something truly special about a recipe that’s shared among friends and passed along with love. This one comes from a dear friend — thank you, Tracey — and it’s a classic for a reason. Peanut Butter Tandy Cake is pure nostalgia: soft cake, creamy peanut butter, and a smooth chocolate topping in every bite.
I’ve adapted it to use fresh milled flour, and let me tell you… it’s a game changer.
A Sweet Trip Down Memory Lane
Some recipes instantly transport you back in time. Peanut Butter Tandy Cake does exactly that for me. It’s the kind of dessert that shows up at family gatherings, potlucks, and “just because” afternoons — and somehow disappears faster than anything else on the table.
It’s simple, comforting, and familiar in the best way.
Why Fresh Milled Flour?
Using fresh milled flour takes this classic cake to another level.
Freshly milled flour:
Retains more nutrients
Has a richer, fuller flavor
Creates a tender, satisfying crumb
There’s also something incredibly rewarding about milling your own grain and turning it into a dessert that people instantly recognize and love.
For this recipe, I used half soft white wheat and half spelt, which adds a subtle nutty flavor that pairs beautifully with peanut butter and chocolate.
The Creaming Method for Perfect Texture
This cake uses the creaming method, which is key to its soft, light texture.
By beating the eggs, sugar, fat, and vanilla together first, you incorporate air into the batter. That air gives the cake lift, structure, and a tender crumb — even when using whole grain, fresh milled flour.
No dense, heavy cake here.
The Recipe: Peanut Butter Tandy Cake with Fresh Milled Flour
This cake comes together quickly and doesn’t require any complicated techniques. Once the cake is baked, the warm surface makes spreading the peanut butter effortless, and the chocolate topping finishes it perfectly.
Serving Notes
Chill slightly before slicing for clean layers
Stores well in the refrigerator
Perfect for potlucks, parties, or make-ahead desserts
Easily cut into bars or squares
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