Chocolate Cake with Milk Chocolate-Peanut Butter Frosting and Peanut Butter Brittle

Chocolate cake was first invented in the 18th century in the United States and has since become one of the most popular desserts worldwide.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Chocolate Cake with Milk Chocolate-Peanut Butter Frosting and Peanut Butter Brittle

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Cake, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 5400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Chocolate Cake
• 200 gram Butter
• 200 gram Sugar
• 4 unit Eggs
• 200 gram All-Purpose Flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 200 gram Milk Chocolate
• 200 gram Peanut Butter
• 100 gram Peanuts
• 100 gram Sugar
• 0.5 cup Water
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a cake pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk and vanilla extract.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely.
9. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the milk chocolate and peanut butter together until smooth.
10. Spread the chocolate-peanut butter frosting over the cooled cake.
11. In a saucepan, combine the peanuts, sugar, water, and salt.
12. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar caramelizes and coats the peanuts.
13. Pour the peanut brittle mixture onto a greased baking sheet and let it cool.
14. Break the peanut brittle into small pieces and sprinkle them over the frosted cake.
15. Allow the cake to rest for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 40g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.