Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
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You are going to love this chocolate peanut butter cake. A tasty homemade cake layered with homemade peanut butter frosting.
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Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 3-4 Tablespoons milk
- 6 cups powdered sugar
For the Ganache:
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Mini peanut butter cups
Instructions
For the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray 2 8 inch round cake pans with a non-stick cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- Mix in the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil and vanilla extract. Beat with a hand held mixer until the batter is smooth and combined (2-3 minutes).
- Then stir in the boiling water until combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes and then carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Frosting:
- In a medium bowl, cream together butter and peanut butter until smooth and fluffy with a hand held or stand up mixer.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with milk, beating after each additional until desired consistency
To Assemble the Cake:
- Once the cakes are completely cooled. Use a serrated knife to cut each cake in half horizontally to form 4 cakes.
- Place one of the cakes on a serving plate or cake stand. Add about ½ cup of frosting on top and continue this process with the remaining 3 cakes.
- Place a thin layer of frosting around the top and outside of the cake for the crumb layer and freeze for 10 minutes.
- Once the crumb coat is set. Add another layer of frosting to the sides and top of the cakes. Reserve some of the frosting for the cake decorations.
For the Ganache Topping:
- Place the chocolate chips and heavy cream in a heat proof bowl.
- Heat in 20 second intervals in the microwave, stirring after each interval, until the chocolate chips are fully melted and combined.
- Then slowly pour the chocolate ganache over the cake and use a spatula to gently spread it out to make sure that it covers the top of the cake and drizzles down the sides of the cake.
- Let the cake sit for 10-15 minutes for the topping to set.
- Place the remaining peanut butter frosting in a piping bag fitting with a large star tip and pipe the frosting around the outside edge of the cake. Decorate with the mini peanut butter cups.
- Then the cake is ready to slice, serve and enjoy!
Notes
- For the best results, make sure that all ingredients are at room temperature before making this cake recipe.
- Refrigerate the leftover cake in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
1024kcal
(51%)
Carbohydrates
126g
(42%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
56g
(86%)
Saturated Fat
22g
(110%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
Monounsaturated Fat
21g
Trans Fat
2g
Cholesterol
82mg
(27%)
Sodium
639mg
(27%)
Potassium
457mg
(13%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
102g
(204%)
Vitamin A
702IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
101mg
(10%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1024 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1024kcal | 51% |
| Carbohydrates | 126g | 42% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 56g | 86% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 639mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 457mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 102g | 204% |
| Vitamin A | 702IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 101mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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6 reviews
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