Description
Indulge in the delightful Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake, where rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter unite for a dessert that’s sure to impress. Perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat on any day, this cake features moist layers complemented by luscious peanut butter frosting. The enticing aroma and stunning appearance make it an ideal centerpiece for gatherings. Follow this simple recipe to create a dessert that will leave your friends and family craving more.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, melted butter, and peanut butter until smooth. Pour into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for ten minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cooled, spread peanut butter frosting between layers and on top of the cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 75mg