Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake. This moist chocolate cake, layered with creamy peanut butter frosting, is perfect for any occasion—be it birthdays or casual cravings. The rich flavors and delightful textures come together to create a show-stopping treat that will impress friends and family alike. Easy to make and visually stunning, this cake will be the highlight of your dessert table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until combined.
- Add melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For frosting, beat peanut butter and softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and heavy cream; mix until fluffy.
- Once cakes are cool, layer with frosting in between and on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg