Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert with this Gooey Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake. Rich chocolate layers are paired with creamy peanut butter frosting, making it a perfect treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup mini peanut butter cups, chopped
- ¼ cup crushed peanuts
- ½ cup chocolate ganache (optional for drizzle)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the flour mixture and beat on medium speed until well combined.
- Reduce speed to low and carefully add boiling water to the cake batter. Beat on high for about 1 minute.
- Pour batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat peanut butter and softened butter together until creamy. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream and beat until light and fluffy.
- Assemble the cake by placing one layer on a serving plate and spreading with frosting. Repeat with the second and third layers.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake. Decorate with chopped mini peanut butter cups and crushed peanuts. Drizzle with chocolate ganache if desired.
Notes
- For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
- This cake is best served the same day it’s made but can be stored in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 43g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg