Description
A rich, indulgent cake combining the flavors of chocolate and peanut butter, perfect for dessert lovers.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 and 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Stir in boiling water until well combined, then pour the batter evenly into prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat peanut butter and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
- Slowly add heavy cream and continue beating until fluffy.
- Assemble the cake by spreading peanut butter frosting between layers and on top.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.