Description
Experience the ultimate dessert with this Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake that combines rich, moist chocolate layers and creamy peanut butter frosting. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any celebration, this cake will transport you back to joyful childhood memories. With its inviting aroma and delightful flavors, it’s bound to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings!
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup softened unsalted butter
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until combined.
- In a separate bowl, cream softened butter; then mix in eggs and milk. Gradually combine with dry ingredients until smooth.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks. Once cooled, frost with creamy peanut butter frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: For gluten-free options, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or coconut flour. Enhance flavor by adding chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the batter. Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.