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Peanut Butter Chocolate Layer Cake

Peanut Butter Chocolate Layer Cake

Indulge in this Peanut Butter Chocolate Layer Cake, a dessert that perfectly balances chocolate and peanut butter flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
Frosting Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Cake Pans
  • mixer

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until combined.
  3. In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until blended.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just mixed.
  5. Divide batter between prepared pans; bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Frosting and Assembly
  1. While cakes cool, whip together softened butter, powdered sugar, and peanut butter until fluffy.
  2. Once cooled, layer cakes with frosting in between and cover the entire cake with remaining frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 6gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 190mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This cake is perfect for special occasions and can be made ahead of time. Allowing the cake to rest will enhance its flavors.

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