Rich Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
Rich Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake is a decadent dessert that combines velvety chocolate layers with creamy peanut butter frosting and luscious chocolate ganache. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is a showstopper that promises to delight your taste buds. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or enjoying a cozy weekend treat, every bite offers an indulgent escape into rich flavors that will have everyone asking for more.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sugar until combined.
- Add eggs, milk, and vegetable oil to the dry mixture. Stir gently until fully combined.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the frosting, beat peanut butter and confectioners’ sugar together; gradually mix in heavy cream until smooth.
- Once cakes are cooled, place one layer on a serving plate, spread frosting on top, add the second layer, then frost the top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Substitute almond butter for peanut butter for a different flavor twist. Enhance richness by adding chocolate chips to the batter. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.