Introduction:
This Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake is a heavenly combination of rich chocolate cake layers and creamy peanut butter frosting. It’s the perfect indulgent treat for any occasion, sure to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings!
Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes | Serves: 8
Ingredients:
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 and 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 and 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a separate bowl, cream together peanut butter and butter until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk, mixing until the frosting is creamy and spreadable.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a thick layer of peanut butter frosting on top.
- Top with the second cake layer and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
- Enjoy your delicious Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake!
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 480 || Carbohydrates: 65g || Protein: 7g || Fat: 23g || Saturated Fat: 7g || Cholesterol: 55mg || Sodium: 480mg || Potassium: 250mg || Fiber: 3g || Sugar: 45g || Vitamin A: 280IU || Calcium: 70mg || Iron: 2.5mg