Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake. Layers of moist chocolate cake sandwich a luscious peanut butter frosting, all draped in a silky dark chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Peanut Butter Frosting:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Dark Chocolate Ganache:
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pans.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Incorporate eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla into the dry mixture.
- Add Boiling Water: Slowly mix in boiling water until smooth batter forms.
- Bake: Divide batter into pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Prepare Frosting: Beat peanut butter, butter, sugar, and salt until creamy. Add cream gradually until fluffy.
- Make Ganache: Melt chocolate with hot cream, then stir until smooth.
- Assemble Cake: Layer cakes with frosting, then cover with ganache. Chill before serving.
Notes
- Enhance texture by adding chopped peanuts or chocolate chips between layers.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
