Description
Rich Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake is an indulgent dessert that combines moist chocolate layers with creamy peanut butter frosting, creating a heavenly treat for any occasion.
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
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- Optional: Chocolate chips for topping
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 fluffy.
- In another bowl, combine melted butter, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and peanut butter until smooth.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined—avoid over-mixing.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks. Once cool, whip cream cheese and powdered sugar to make frosting; spread generously between cake layers and on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 55mg