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Chocolate Peanut Butter Layer Cake

Chocolate Peanut Butter Layer Cake prepared dish

This decadent chocolate cake is layered with a creamy peanut butter frosting, creating a delightful combination of flavors. Perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat, this cake is sure to impress your guests.

This recipe is american style, dessert, scaled for 8 servings, with 30 min prep and 25 min cook.

Prep: 30 min · Cook: 25 min · Total: 55 min · Serves: 8

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include eggs, unsweetened cocoa powder, salt, peanut butter.
  • Follow all 11 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 8 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 cup milk
  • 0.5 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
  4. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. In a separate bowl, beat the peanut butter and heavy cream together until smooth and creamy.
  8. Gradually add the powdered sugar to the peanut butter mixture, mixing until well combined and fluffy.
  9. Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of peanut butter frosting on top.
  10. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides with the remaining peanut butter frosting.
  11. Slice and serve the cake, enjoying the rich flavors of chocolate and peanut butter.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 8 g
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Carbohydrates: 58 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 30 g
  • Sodium: 300 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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