Description
Indulgent dark chocolate peanut butter cake brings luxurious layers of rich cocoa and creamy nutty goodness together in one irresistible dessert. Sweet and bold flavors meld perfectly, promising an unforgettable treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water (or hot coffee for deeper flavor)
Cake Base Components:
- 2 large eggs (about 100 grams)
- 1 cup whole milk (240 milliliters)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (120 milliliters)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by coating with grease and flour.
- Combine all dry cake ingredients in a large mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to eliminate any potential lumps.
- Incorporate liquid ingredients into the dry mixture, blending until a uniform, silky batter forms.
- Carefully introduce boiling water or hot coffee, stirring gently until the batter reaches a smooth, liquid consistency.
- Evenly distribute the batter between prepared pans, ensuring balanced filling.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, verifying doneness by inserting a toothpick that comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to rest in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire cooling racks.
- Create peanut butter frosting by whipping butter and peanut butter until thoroughly combined and creamy.
- Gradually fold in powdered sugar, then introduce cream and vanilla, beating until the frosting becomes light and fluffy.
- Position first cake layer on serving plate and generously spread with peanut butter frosting.
- Carefully place second cake layer on top, covering entire cake with remaining frosting.
- Prepare ganache by gently heating cream until it reaches a soft simmer.
- Pour hot cream over dark chocolate chips, allowing mixture to rest briefly before stirring until glossy and smooth.
- Artfully drizzle ganache over cake, permitting delicate drips to cascade down the sides.
Notes
- Swap coffee for boiling water to enhance the chocolate’s depth and create a more intense flavor profile.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and better cake texture.
- Consider replacing regular flour with gluten-free alternatives for those with dietary restrictions.
- Chill the cake before serving to help the ganache set and create cleaner slice presentation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg