Description
Rich Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake is the ultimate indulgence that combines moist chocolate layers with creamy peanut butter frosting, all finished off with a glossy chocolate ganache. Perfect for celebrations or a cozy night in, this decadent treat will leave everyone asking for seconds. With its irresistible flavor and beautiful presentation, it’s a dessert that elevates any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cocoa powder (Dutch-processed)
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and dust with flour.
- In a bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in buttermilk until smooth.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely in the pans.
- For frosting, beat together peanut butter and softened butter; gradually add powdered sugar until smooth.
- For ganache, heat heavy cream with dark chocolate chips until melted and glossy.
- Stack the cooled cakes with peanut butter frosting between layers and top with ganache.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg