Irresistible Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

Irresistible Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

✅️ Ingredients

◾️ Chocolate Cake

1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour

3/4 cup (75g) cocoa powder

1 1/2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp baking powder

1 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar

1/4 tsp salt

2 large eggs

1 cup (240ml) buttermilk

1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil

1 cup (240ml) hot coffee or water

1 tsp vanilla extract

◾️ Peanut Butter Frosting

1 cup (230g) butter, softened

1 1/2 cups (300g) natural peanut butter

2 1/2 cups + 2 tbsp (300g) powdered sugar

1/3 cup (80ml) heavy cream

1 tsp vanilla extract

◾️ Chocolate Ganache

3.5oz (100g) dark chocolate

1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream

✅️ Instructions:

▶️ Step 1: Make the Cake

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Butter two 8-inch cake pans, line bottoms with parchment, grease sides.

2. In a large bowl, combine flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. In another bowl, mix buttermilk, eggs, oil, and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients and mix until combined.

4. Stir in hot coffee or water.

5. Divide batter between pans and bake 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.

▶️ Step 2: Make the Frosting

1. Beat butter and peanut butter until creamy.

2. Gradually add powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla. Beat until light and fluffy.

3. Transfer frosting to a piping bag.

▶️ Step 3: Assemble the Cake

1. Level cake tops if needed. Place one layer flat side down.

2. Spread frosting evenly, then place second layer flat side up.

3. Frost top and sides. Chill 2–3 hours.

▶️ Step 4: Make the Ganache

1. Chop dark chocolate and place in a bowl.

2. Heat cream until simmering, pour over chocolate, let sit 1–2 min, then stir until smooth.

3. Pour ganache over the cake, allowing it to drip naturally. Smooth top.

4. Pipe additional frosting if desired.

👉 Tips for Perfect Cake

◾️Use hot coffee to enhance chocolate flavor.

◾️Chill cake before ganache for neat drips.

◾️Use room-temperature butter for smooth frosting.

◾️Level cake layers for professional look.

👉 Serving Suggestions

◾️Slice with a glass of milk or coffee.

◾️Top with chopped peanuts or chocolate curls.

◾️Perfect for birthdays or special celebrations.