Description
Chocolate peanut butter cake is a showstopper dessert that combines rich, moist chocolate layers with creamy peanut butter frosting. This decadent treat is perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. With its irresistible aroma and delightful flavor, it’s sure to impress everyone who takes a bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter (for frosting)
- 3 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- ½ cup melted chocolate (optional for frosting)
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, baking soda, and sugar.
- In another bowl, blend eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth. Combine with dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the frosting, mix peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Add melted chocolate if desired.
- Once cakes are cooled, assemble by layering with frosting in between and covering the top and sides.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg