Description
Peanut Butter Chocolate Layer Cake is a rich and indulgent dessert that harmoniously blends creamy peanut butter with luscious chocolate. This stunning cake features moist layers enveloped in fluffy peanut butter frosting, making it perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or any occasion that calls for a sweet treat. Easy to prepare yet impressive enough to wow your guests, this cake promises to satisfy your cravings and bring joy to every slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round baking pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract and creamy peanut butter.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture along with milk until just blended.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool layers in pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar.
- Assemble the cake by layering frosting between each layer and covering the top and sides.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg