Description
Moist chocolate peanut butter cake blends rich cocoa with creamy peanut butter in a delightful dessert. Layered with smooth frosting and garnished with chocolate shavings, this indulgent treat promises pure satisfaction for cake enthusiasts.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Liquid and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare cake pans by lightly greasing surfaces and dusting with cocoa powder at 350°F (175°C).
- Sift together dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Whisk eggs, sugar, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Gradually fold wet ingredients into dry mixture, stirring continuously to create a uniform batter.
- Carefully add boiling water to batter, stirring gently until liquid is completely integrated and creates a silky texture.
- Distribute batter evenly between prepared cake pans, smoothing surfaces with a spatula.
- Bake in preheated oven for 32-35 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted into cake center.
- Remove cakes from oven and allow to cool completely on wire racks for approximately 45-60 minutes.
- Prepare peanut butter frosting by whipping together creamy peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, and heavy cream until light and fluffy.
- Once cakes are fully cooled, carefully layer and frost, ensuring even coverage between and around cake layers.
- Optionally garnish with chocolate shavings or chopped peanuts for added texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better cake texture.
- Use natural unsweetened cocoa powder for a richer, deeper chocolate flavor that balances perfectly with peanut butter.
- Carefully fold wet and dry ingredients to prevent overmixing, which can lead to a tough cake with dense crumb.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain the cake’s delicate structure.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg