Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
Chocolate peanut butter cake is an indulgent dessert that perfectly balances rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter flavors. Each slice offers a melt-in-your-mouth experience, making it a showstopper for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or enjoying a cozy night in, this cake will delight your taste buds and leave everyone asking for seconds. With easy-to-follow instructions and simple ingredients, you’ll have this crowd-pleaser whipped up in no time!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide batter 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 to cool completely.
- For frosting, whip peanut butter and softened butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar until smooth.
- Assemble the cake by layering with frosting between cake rounds and coating the top and sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg