Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
Indulge in a rich and creamy chocolate peanut butter cake that's perfect for any occasion. Each slice is a delightful combination of chocolate and peanut butter flavors.
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Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 450kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract for frosting
- ¼ cup milk for frosting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and beat for 2 minutes.
- Stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
- To make the frosting, beat peanut butter and butter until creamy, then add powdered sugar and milk.
- Frost the cooled cake layers and stack them.
- Garnish with crushed peanuts or chocolate shavings if desired.
- Slice and serve your delicious chocolate peanut butter cake.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 24g | Sugar: 35g