Description
Indulgent chocolate peanut butter cake marries rich cocoa with creamy peanut butter in a heavenly dessert. Sweet layers promise pure bliss, inviting you to savor each delectable bite of this irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients (Chocolate Cake):
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup boiling water
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Frosting Ingredients:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Ganache Drizzle:
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by coating with grease and flour dusting.
- Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, whisking flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt until thoroughly blended.
- Incorporate wet ingredients into dry mixture, adding eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract, then blend using an electric mixer on medium speed until achieving a uniform, smooth consistency.
- Gently fold in boiling water, noting the batter will become noticeably thin and liquid.
- Distribute batter equally between prepared cake pans, ensuring even coverage.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into cake center – it should emerge clean without raw batter.
- Allow cakes to rest in pans for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to wire cooling racks for complete temperature reduction.
- Prepare peanut butter frosting by whipping peanut butter, powdered sugar, and heavy cream until achieving a light, creamy, and spreadable texture.
- Once cakes are fully cooled, apply frosting between layers and across entire cake surface, creating smooth and even coverage.
- Optional: Garnish or decorate cake as desired for visual appeal.
Notes
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better cake texture.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder and natural peanut butter for richer, more intense flavors.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend or almond flour.
- Add a sprinkle of sea salt on top to enhance the chocolate and peanut butter combination.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 368 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 172 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 32 mg