Peanut Butter Cake with Chocolate Icing

Peanut butter cake with chocolate icing is a popular dessert in American cuisine, often enjoyed at birthday parties and special occasions.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Peanut Butter Cake with Chocolate Icing

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Dessert Courses: Anytime, 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
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Peanut butter
• 2 Eggs
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ¹⁄₂ cup Heavy cream
• ¹⁄₄ cup Powdered sugar
• ¹⁄₄ 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, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and peanut butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing 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 saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it begins to steam. Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips until melted and smooth. Let the chocolate ganache cool for 10 minutes.
8. Place the cooled cake on a serving plate and pour the chocolate ganache over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts.
9. Let the cake rest for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the ganache to set.
10. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25g39%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 25g

Protein 8g16%

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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.