I never tire of peanut butter and jelly. I have a peanut butter sandwich (no jelly, whole wheat bread, natural peanut butter) for lunch most days. The jelly is a special treat, particularly when I have some homemade strawberry preserves on hand. It still makes me feel like a kid, though no one cuts my crusts off for me anymore. Baking the classic childhood flavors up into a sweet treat is a fun way to expand on the pairing – kids and adults will love it. And what could be more American for a summer picnic or party?
The classic 9 by 13 cake is a great party take-along. It serves a lot of people, and sweet cake like this can even be served in smaller portions to stretch it out. This cake keeps well, so make it a day ahead and keep it covered on the counter. It even gets a little moister! It is rich, but you could absolutely serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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