Description
Rich Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake is a luscious dessert that harmoniously blends rich chocolate with creamy peanut butter. Each bite offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether celebrating a birthday or simply indulging yourself, this cake promises to impress with its moist crumb and decadent frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
- Cream the softened butter until fluffy; gradually add sugar until light and airy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time; then mix in milk and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Gently stir in chocolate chips.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 80mg