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It\u2019s peanut butter jelly time with this lunchtime favorite in cake form. There are a few things in life that work together beautifully, like peanut butter and jelly, and this cake is the perfect representation of the signature snack. This nostalgic peanut butter and jelly cake is a whimsical nod to your childhood in the best way possible. This naked cake is made with soft and tender peanut butter and strawberry cake layers which are splashed with peanut butter and strawberry milk soaks for added moisture, and topped with peanut and strawberry crumbs and melt-in-your-mouth peanut butter and strawberry cream cheese frostings. The cream cheese makes the cake extra luscious and the tanginess helps to balance the richness of the peanut butter. The crumbs add a crunchy element for extra texture, and they\u2019re so good you\u2019ll want to eat them by the handful. Each layer is full of flavor and texture and brings out the classic peanut butter and strawberry jelly flavors in every bite. This cake is as delicious as it is pretty, and not only smells like your favorite sandwich but tastes and looks just like it too. Although there are a lot of components to this time-consuming cake, this fun and stunning cake is a game changer and is so darn tasty you won\u2019t want to stop eating it. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n This recipe was developed as part of an intense creative baking course where we <\/span><\/em>explored the art of baking. We developed and honed our baking skills through a variety of different baked goods. Through the class, we found the balance of what baking is all about; art and science. We created our own recipes each anchored in their own flavor story that’s true to Barth Bakery. <\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n For this recipe, our flavor story was peanut butter and jelly sandwiches (obviously). Growing up, my parents packed my lunch every day. Friday\u2019s lunches were always PB&J sandwiches, which made me look forward to lunchtime. When my mom made my lunch, she was so heavy-handed with the sweet, gloppy jelly that it would ooze out with every bite. When my dad made my lunch, he would pile on the peanut butter for a smooth, soft, nutty treat. Then in adulthood, I continued to pack a lunch for work every day and realized the classic PB&J sandwich was so easy and effortless that I still occasionally indulge in this childhood favorite. <\/span><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n