Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this Gooey Chocolate Peanut Cake! Combining rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter, each slice offers a delightful explosion of flavors that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Perfect for celebrations or cozy afternoons, this cake is simple to prepare and sure to impress your guests. With its luscious texture and inviting aroma, it’s a dessert you’ll want to make again and again.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup melted semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- ¼ cup whole milk (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually fold in dry ingredients along with melted chocolate chips until just mixed.
- In a small bowl, blend peanut butter with powdered sugar; swirl into the batter.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until edges are firm but center is slightly gooey.
- Cool for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks; frost once cooled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg