Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cake

The combination of chocolate and peanut butter was popularized by the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, which was first introduced in 1928.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cake

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 1 cup Creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 0.5 cup Semi-sweet chocolate
• 0.25 cup Chopped peanuts

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and heavy cream until smooth.
8. Spread the peanut butter mixture over the cooled cake.
9. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
10. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer.
11. Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top.
12. Let the cake rest for at least 1 hour before serving.
13. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 30g

Protein 6g12%

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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.