Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
Chocolate peanut butter cake is a heavenly treat that combines the decadent flavors of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter. Each moist slice, drizzled with silky chocolate ganache, is not just a dessert but an indulgent experience that evokes memories of childhood delights. Perfect for any celebration or a cozy night in, this cake is sure to impress friends and family alike.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, and vegetable oil until smooth. Stir in peanut butter.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes for 10 minutes in pans before transferring to wire racks. Once cooled, frost with cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (103g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg