Description
Indulge in this decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake, featuring rich chocolate layers and creamy peanut butter frosting. Perfect for any celebration, this cake is sure to impress with its moist texture and delightful flavor combination.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
For the Peanut Butter Frosting:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water (the batter will be thin).
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Make the Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together peanut butter and softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in heavy cream and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
- Assemble the Cake: Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of peanut butter frosting on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
Notes
- For an extra treat, consider adding chocolate chips to the cake batter.
- Make sure your butter is at room temperature for easier mixing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Protein: 8g