Peanut butter and chocolate, a match made in dessert heaven, come together in perfect harmony in this delectable cake. With its rich and creamy peanut butter flavor, decadent chocolate ganache, and fluffy layers, this cake is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. From novice bakers to seasoned pastry chefs, this recipe will guide you through the process of creating a masterpiece that will surely become a favorite among friends and family.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CAKE
This Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake includes layers of chocolate cake and creamy peanut butter frosting, covered in a decadent chocolate frosting. Add some Reese's peanut butter cups for a truly delectable cake!
Provided by Lauren Allen
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease two 8-inch round baking pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- Stir together sugar, flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt in large bowl.
- Add eggs, milk, oil and vanilla and beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the boiling water (your batter will be very thin--that's OK!). Pour batter into prepared cake pans.
- Bake for about 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks. Cool completely.
- Once cakes have cooled, use a sharp serrated knife to cut each cake horizontally in half, so that you end up with four, thin cake rounds.
- Place one cake layer on serving plate. Smooth 1/3 of the peanut butter frosting on top of that cake layer. Repeat with the remaining cake layers, adding a layer of peanut butter frosting between each layer of cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 446 kcal, Carbohydrate 47 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Cholesterol 52 mg, Sodium 453 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 38 g, ServingSize 1 serving
PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CAKE
Meet the Cook: In our chocolate-loving house, this cake disappears very quickly! My husband and I have a 6-month-old son. We enjoy the peacefulness of country living. -Dorcas Yoder, Weyers Cave, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 12-16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, oil and vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually beat into egg mixture until blended. Stir in coffee (batter will be thin). , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack. , For frosting, beat the cream cheese and peanut butter in a bowl until smooth. Beat in sugar, milk and vanilla. Spread over cake. Sprinkle with chocolate chips if desired. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 308mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CAKE
Steps:
- For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat three 6-inch-round cake pans with cooking spray.
- Sift the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt into a large bowl. Mix with an electric mixer at medium speed for 1 minute. Add the buttermilk, coffee, vegetable oil and eggs. Mix at medium speed for 1 minute. Scrape the side and bottom of the bowl and mix on medium speed for 1 minute more. Divide the cake batter evenly among the prepared pans. Bake on the top rack until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cakes comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 20 minutes then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- For the buttercream: Add the confectioners' sugar and butter to a large mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until completely incorporated, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the peanut butter, milk and salt. Mix on high speed until the mixture becomes fluffy and lighter in color, about 2 minutes. Scrape the side and bottom of the bowl and mix again on high speed for 1 minute.
- To assemble the cake: Level each cake round with a serrated knife or cake leveler. Use an offset spatula to spread a thin layer of the buttercream on top of one round. Top with a second round and spread it with a thin layer of buttercream. Repeat with the third round, spreading the buttercream on the top and sides of the cake. Smooth with a bench scraper.
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CAKE
The original recipe was a from-scratch cake, but I use a boxed mix to save time. I hope you enjoy the rich dessert as much as we do.-Patricia Eckard, Singers Glen, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Prepare and bake cake according to package directions, using a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. , In a small bowl, combine peanut butter and oil until smooth; spread over warm cake. Cool completely on a wire rack., In a microwave, heat frosting on high for 25-30 seconds or until pourable; stir until smooth. Carefully pour and spread over peanut butter layer. Let stand until set.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 calories, Fat 25g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 431mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
PEANUT BUTTER & CHOCOLATE CAKE
The sweet and salty combo of peanut butter and chocolate make this cake irresistible - decorate with pretzels for added crunch
Provided by Edd Kimber
Categories Afternoon tea, Dessert, Treat
Time 1h55m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and grease 2 x 22cm round cake tins, lining the bases with baking parchment and greasing the parchment too.
- Put the cocoa in a small bowl with 100ml hot water. Whisk together until smooth, then set aside. Put the butter and chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water and melt gently together, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat the sugar and eggs together using an electric whisk until thick and pale. With the blades still running, pour in the chocolate mixture, mixing until smooth and fully combined. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour and baking powder. Sieve the dry ingredients over the chocolate mixture and fold together until no lumps remain. Add the cocoa mixture and mix to combine. Divide the batter between your prepared tins and bake for 30-35 mins or until a skewer inserted into the middle comesout clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the tins for about 10 mins, then turn out onto a wire rack, peeling off the parchment, to cool completely.
- For the icing, beat the butter in a large bowl with an electric whisk until light and creamy. Beat in the icing sugar a little at a time, then add the peanut butter, mixing until smooth. Add a pinch of salt and the cream, again mixing until smooth.
- To assemble the cake, use a large serrated knife to slice each cake in half. Place the first round of cake onto a cake board or serving plate and top with a thin layer of icing. Repeat until all the cake layers have been used. To decorate, use the remaining icing to spread over the top and sides of the cake. Use a spatula or a palette knife to create a swirl pattern around the outside of the cake, and finish by pressing the pretzels onto the top and sides - there is enough to cover about half the sides, leaving the icing partially on display. Best served within 2 days of baking, but the cake will keep for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 727 calories, Fat 43 grams fat, SaturatedFat 23 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 75 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 60 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, Sodium 0.7 milligram of sodium
CHOCOLATE CAKE II
This has been in my family forever. The secret is to NOT overbake it - that will ruin a chocolate cake every time.
Provided by Nanci
Categories Desserts Cakes Chocolate Cake Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
- In a large bowl, stir together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, and baking soda. Add the oil, milk, eggs, and vanilla, mix until smooth. Stir in the hot coffee last. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 16.5 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 130.9 mg, Sugar 17.2 g
PEANUT CHOCOLATE CAKE
Field editor Iola Engle from Bella Vista, Arkansas recommends a mouthwatering layer cake with peanut butter frosting. It's luscious!"-Iola Egle, Bella Vista, Arkansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy; beat in eggs, chocolate and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with the sour cream, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in water., Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter, confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in milk and vanilla until smooth; set aside. , Cut each cake horizontally into two layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; top with 1/2 cup frosting. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining cake layer. Frost top and sides of cake with remaining frosting. Gently press peanuts into sides of cake. ,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 863 calories, Fat 45g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 685mg sodium, Carbohydrate 106g carbohydrate (81g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
PEANUT BUTTER CAKE II
If you like peanut butter without chocolate, you will love this cake. If you don't have cream, you may substitute milk.
Provided by Suzanne Stull
Categories Desserts Cakes Cake Mix Cake Recipes Layer Cake
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour two 9 inch round cake pans.
- Combine 1/2 cup peanut butter and 1/2 cup butter or margarine. Cream until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at time, mixing well after each one. Add cake mix alternately with the water. Stir until just combined. Pour batter into prepared pans.
- Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 25 minutes or until cake tests done. Allow cakes to cool in pan for 10 minutes and then turn out onto a cooling rack to cool completely. Assemble and frost with Peanut Butter Frosting once cool.
- To Make Peanut Butter Frosting: Combine 1 cup peanut butter, and 1/2 cup butter or margarine cream together until light and fluffy. Add the confectioner's sugar. Mix in enough cream to make the frosting of a spreading consistency. Apply to cool cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 695.9 calories, Carbohydrate 81.1 g, Cholesterol 111.7 mg, Fat 38.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 16.1 g, Sodium 550.6 mg, Sugar 63.1 g
PEANUT BUTTER AND CHOCOLATE CAKE II
If you like chocolate and peanut butter you will love this cake. A chocolate sheet cake is spread with peanut butter, and then topped with chocolate frosting.
Provided by BRENDABOWEN
Categories Desserts Cakes Sheet Cake Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
- In a saucepan, combine 1 cup margarine, 1/4 cup cocoa, water, eggs, and 1/2 cup buttermilk in a saucepan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until it bubbles. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, 2 cups sugar and baking soda. Make a well in the center and pour in chocolate mixture. Add vanilla and beat until smooth. Spread batter into prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
- In a small bowl, mix peanut butter and oil. Spread over top of cake. In a saucepan, combine 1/4 cup cocoa, 1/2 cup margarine, and 6 tablespoons buttermilk. Heat until boiling. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Place confectioners' sugar in a large bowl. Beat in chocolate mixture and continue mixing until smooth. Spread over cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 718.3 calories, Carbohydrate 93.1 g, Cholesterol 31.7 mg, Fat 36.7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 445.9 mg, Sugar 72.5 g
CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER SHEET CAKE
I love peanut butter and chocolate, so I combined recipes to blend the two. This chocolate peanut butter cake is heavenly served plain or topped with ice cream. -Lisa Varner, El Paso, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9-in. baking pan., In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. In a small saucepan, combine water, butter, peanut butter and cocoa; bring just to a boil, stirring occasionally. Add to flour mixture, stirring just until moistened., In a small bowl, whisk eggs, sour cream and vanilla until blended; add to flour mixture, whisking constantly. Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes., Meanwhile, prepare frosting. In a large bowl, beat confectioners' sugar, peanut butter, milk and vanilla until smooth., Remove cake from oven; place pan on a wire rack. Immediately spread cake with frosting; sprinkle with peanuts. Cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 calories, Fat 20g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 337mg sodium, Carbohydrate 70g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
PEANUT BUTTER AND CHOCOLATE CAKE II
If you like chocolate and peanut butter you will love this cake. A chocolate sheet cake is spread with peanut butter, and then topped with chocolate frosting.
Provided by BRENDABOWEN
Categories Sheet Cake
Time 1h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
- In a saucepan, combine 1 cup margarine, 1/4 cup cocoa, water, eggs, and 1/2 cup buttermilk in a saucepan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until it bubbles. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, 2 cups sugar and baking soda. Make a well in the center and pour in chocolate mixture. Add vanilla and beat until smooth. Spread batter into prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
- In a small bowl, mix peanut butter and oil. Spread over top of cake. In a saucepan, combine 1/4 cup cocoa, 1/2 cup margarine, and 6 tablespoons buttermilk. Heat until boiling. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Place confectioners' sugar in a large bowl. Beat in chocolate mixture and continue mixing until smooth. Spread over cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 718.3 calories, Carbohydrate 93.1 g, Cholesterol 31.7 mg, Fat 36.7 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 445.9 mg, Sugar 72.5 g
PEANUT CHOCOLATE CAKE
This recipe came from The Taste of Home Magazine. I have made a couple of very small changes to suit me. It is a very light cake and makes a very large cake. Very rich!!! TOH recommends to NOT use the fat reduces or generic brands for this cake and I fully agree!!!!
Provided by Jellyqueen
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 1 large cake
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- CAKE: Preheat oven to 350 F.
- In a large bowl, mix butter and brown sugar.
- Beat in eggs, one at a time.
- Add chocolate and vanilla and beat well.
- Sift flour, baking soda and salt together and add to creamed mixture alternately with the sour cream.
- Gradually beat in water.
- Pour into two greased and flored 9" round baking pans.
- Bake for 35- 40 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes in pan, then remove and place on wire rack to cool completely.
- FROSTING: Cream butter, peanut butter, confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla in bowl until smooth.
- If needed for desired consistency, add 1 teaspoon of milk at a time to get the frosting you desire.
- Place bottom layer of cake on cake plate and spread top with peanut butter frosting.
- Place next layer on top and frost sides, then top of the cake with the frosting.
- (The original recipe calls for spitting the 2 layers and making 4. I leave my cake in 2 layers. I'm lazy!) Once cake is frosted, sprinkle chopped honey roasted peanuts on top or press them onto the sides of the cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 10804.3, Fat 594.9, SaturatedFat 278, Cholesterol 1476.3, Sodium 7878.1, Carbohydrate 1288.5, Fiber 50.7, Sugar 981.4, Protein 176.2
Tips:
- Use room temperature ingredients. This will help the cake batter mix together smoothly and evenly.
- Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough and dense.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the toothpick comes out with batter or crumbs attached, the cake needs to bake longer.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly and prevent it from melting.
- If you don't have a springform pan, you can use a regular 9-inch round cake pan. Just be sure to line the pan with parchment paper so that the cake doesn't stick.
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips or chunks in the batter.
- To make the cake extra special, top it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Conclusion:
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cake is a classic combination that is sure to please everyone. This cake is moist, fluffy, and packed with peanut butter and chocolate flavor. It's perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to holidays. With its easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
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