Description
Peanut Butter Chocolate Layer Cake is an indulgent dessert that combines luscious layers of rich chocolate cake with creamy peanut butter frosting and a decadent chocolate ganache. This delightful cake is perfect for celebrations, making it the centerpiece of any gathering. Its harmonious blend of flavors and textures will have your guests raving, while its stunning appearance will leave everyone eager for a slice. Get ready to create a memorable treat that satisfies both chocolate and peanut butter cravings in every bite.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup heavy cream (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla until smooth. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently until just mixed.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for ten minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting, beat together softened butter and peanut butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and milk to achieve desired consistency.
- For ganache, heat cream until just simmering; pour over chopped chocolate, let sit for five minutes then stir until smooth.
- Assemble by leveling cakes if needed; spread frosting between layers and on top/sides of the cake. Drizzle ganache over top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: <0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg