Description
Indulge in this rich chocolate peanut butter cake, layered with creamy peanut butter frosting. It’s a show-stopping dessert that will delight everyone at your celebration!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until well combined.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time into the creamed mixture until fully incorporated.
- Gradually mix in half of the dry ingredients followed by half of the milk, stirring gently. Repeat with the remaining dry mix and milk until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cooled, spread peanut butter frosting generously between layers and on top.
Notes
- Consider using almond or gluten-free flour for a unique twist.
- Add chocolate chips for extra gooeyness or top with crushed peanuts for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg