Description
Indulge in a rich, moist chocolate peanut butter cake that’s simple to make and perfect for any occasion. Each slice delivers a delightful balance of flavors that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
- In another bowl, blend eggs, milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and peanut butter until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool for 10 minutes in pans before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost with peanut butter frosting once cooled.
Notes
- For an extra chocolatey kick, mix in chocolate chips before baking.
- Swap regular peanut butter for flavored varieties for unique twists.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg