Description
Rich Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake is a decadent dessert that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and creamy peanut butter for an unforgettable treat. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or just because, this cake promises to satisfy your sweet tooth with its moist layers and delicious frosting. Easy to make with minimal ingredients, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk (or buttermilk)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix sugar and oil. Add eggs one at a time until fluffy.
- Gradually mix in milk and vanilla extract. Stir in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in peanut butter until evenly distributed.
- Divide batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 60mg