Description
Peanut Butter Chocolate Layer Cake is an indulgent dessert that combines rich chocolate layers with creamy peanut butter frosting. Perfect for any celebration or just a sweet treat, this cake offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures that chocolate and peanut butter lovers will adore. Each slice reveals luscious layers, making it a showstopper at any gathering.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix milk, eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ones until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on wire racks.
- For the filling, beat peanut butter and softened butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and cream until fluffy.
- Assemble by spreading half of the filling on one cake layer, adding the second layer on top, then frosting the top and sides with remaining filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (130g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 60mg