Description
Indulgent chocolate peanut butter cake combines rich cocoa with creamy peanut butter for an irresistible dessert. Layers of moist chocolate cake and silky peanut butter frosting promise pure delight for those craving a classic comfort treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Cake Ingredients:
Dry Ingredients:
- 1.75 cups (420 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups (300 g) granulated sugar
- 0.75 cup (75 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- 0.5 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 ml) boiling water
Peanut Butter Frosting Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 g) creamy peanut butter
- 0.5 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups (360 g) powdered sugar
- 0.25 cup (60 ml) heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Ganache Ingredients:
- 0.5 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (170 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Calibrate oven to 350F (175C) and meticulously coat two 9-inch round cake pans with grease. Layer bottom with parchment paper for effortless cake removal.
- Create chocolate cake base by combining dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl. Whisk flour, sugar, cocoa powder, leavening agents, and salt until uniformly blended. Incorporate eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Blend on medium speed for approximately 2 minutes until silky smooth. Gently fold in boiling water, which will transform batter into a liquid-like consistency.
- Transfer cake pans to preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. Test cake’s readiness by inserting a toothpick into center; it should emerge clean without batter residue. Allow cakes to rest in pans for 10 minutes, then carefully transfer to wire cooling rack.
- Craft peanut butter frosting by whipping peanut butter and butter until creamy. Gradually introduce powdered sugar, creating a luxurious texture. Stream in heavy cream and vanilla, continuing to beat until frosting becomes light and airy.
- Construct cake layers by positioning first cake round on serving plate. Generously spread peanut butter frosting across surface. Delicately place second cake layer atop initial layer. Completely enrobe cake with remaining frosting, ensuring smooth, even coverage.
- Prepare decadent chocolate ganache by heating heavy cream in small saucepan until it reaches gentle simmer. Pour hot cream over chocolate chips and allow to rest for 2 minutes. Stir until ganache transforms into glossy, uniform mixture. Let cool momentarily before elegantly drizzling over frosted cake.
- Refrigerate cake for 30 minutes to solidify ganache and enhance flavor integration.
Notes
- Adjust cocoa powder’s intensity by selecting dark or milk varieties to match your chocolate preference.
- Create a gluten-free version by replacing wheat flour with almond or gluten-free blend for sensitive diets.
- Prevent cake layers from sticking by thoroughly greasing pans and using parchment paper for easy removal.
- Control frosting consistency by gradually adding powdered sugar and adjusting cream volume for smooth, spreadable texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 493
- Sugar: 43 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg