Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
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12 reviews
Excellent
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
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This moist chocolate cake is covered in creamy peanut butter frosting, topped with silky chocolate ganache and then garnished with peanut butter cups.
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Ingredients
Cake
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup Hershey's Cocoa Powder Special Dark Cocoa Powder is a great choice
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk buttermilk can also be used
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water or coffee
- 1 erving instant coffee crystals optional, leave out if using coffee
Peanut Butter Frosting
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter natural varieties that need to be stirred do not work as well
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream substitutes include heavy cream, half and half or milk
Chocolate Ganache (Optional)
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream or heavy cream
Toppings (Optional)
- peanut butter cups
- Sprinkles
Instructions
Cake
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour two 9" round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl combine sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix well to combine.
- Add eggs, milk, oil and vanilla to mixture. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for two minutes.
- Carefully pour boiling water or coffee (or boiling water with instant coffee dissolved into it) into the cake ingredients and stir. Mix until combined. The batter will be quite thin.
- Pour batter into prepared baking pans. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top starts to spring back when gently touched.
- Cool for 10 minutes then remove from pans and allow to cool completely on wire cooling racks.
Peanut Butter Frosting
- In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat butter and peanut butter until light and creamy. Add in vanilla and mix well.
- Add in half of the powdered sugar, mixing well to combine, followed by half the cream, mixing well to combine. Repeat with remaining powdered sugar and cream. If needed, add more cream, a tsp at a time, for a thinner frosting consistency.
- Once cake has been completely cooled, cake can be assembled and frosted. Frosting can be spread on with a spatula or piped on with a piping bag and tip.
Chocolate Ganache (Optional)
- Chop up chocolate and place in a heavy sauce pan, then add the whipping cream to the chocolate. Cook on low heat, stirring constantly, until the chocolate is melted and combined with the cream.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool. Stir from time to time to help the ganache cool evenly. Once cooled to room temperature, ganache can be poured or spooned onto the frosted cake. If desired, add items such as peanut butter cups, sprinkles or even Reese's Pieces to decorate.
Notes
- Store covered, at room temperature, for 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
540kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
69g
(23%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
48mg
(16%)
Sodium
382mg
(16%)
Potassium
287mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
52g
(104%)
Vitamin A
363IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
66mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 540 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 540kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 382mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 287mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 52g | 104% |
| Vitamin A | 363IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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