Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this Decadent Peanut Butter Layer Cake! Perfectly layered with creamy peanut butter frosting and rich chocolate flavor, this cake is a showstopper for any occasion. Easy to prepare, this recipe guarantees smiles and satisfaction from friends and family alike. Get ready to create sweet memories with every slice!
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round 9-inch cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine eggs, sugar, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting, whip heavy cream and powdered sugar together until fluffy; then mix in peanut butter.
- Frost layers once cooled and drizzle with optional chocolate ganache.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg