Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake. Moist chocolate layers filled with creamy peanut butter frosting and topped with a luscious chocolate sauce, this cake is a true delight for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 5 oz dark chocolate (chopped)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Frosting:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons evaporated milk (or regular milk)
Chocolate Sauce:
- Ingredients for chocolate sauce not specified
Instructions
- Cake: Preheat oven. Prepare cake pans. Whisk dry ingredients. Melt chocolate and butter. Combine wet and dry ingredients. Bake.
- Frosting: Cream butter and peanut butter. Add vanilla, salt, and powdered sugar. Beat in milk until fluffy.
- Assembly: Layer and frost the cakes. Chill. Apply final frosting layer. Top with chocolate sauce.
Notes
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use high-quality cocoa powder.
- Ensure cakes are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
- Adjust sweetness of frosting to taste by adding more or less powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-23 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake, Peanut Butter Frosting, Chocolate Sauce, Layer Cake, Dessert Recipe
