Best 15 Peanut Butter Cake With Chocolate Peanut Butter Icing Recipes

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Peanut butter cake is a classic combination of flavors that is sure to please everyone. The combination of peanut butter and chocolate is irresistible, and this cake is no exception. Whether you are baking for a special occasion or just want a sweet treat, this peanut butter cake with chocolate peanut butter icing is sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CAKE



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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

2 cups granulated sugar
1 3/4 cups + 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup oil ((vegetable or canola oil))
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water (, or hot coffee)
1 batch Peanut Butter Frosting
1/2 cup butter ((1 stick), melted)
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 mini Reese's Peanut Butter Cups (for topping on cake, optional)

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 CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE ICING



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I've been wanting to take the chocolate sheet cake recipe I've made for my entire married life-the same sheet cake recipe my mother-in-law handed me w

Categories     dessert     main dish

Time 40m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

FOR THE CAKE:
2 c. Flour
2 c. Sugar
1/4 tsp. Salt
1/2 c. creamy peanut butter
2 sticks Butter
1 c. Boiling Water
1/2 c. Buttermilk
2 whole Beaten Eggs
1 tsp. Baking Soda
1 tsp. Vanilla
FOR FROSTING:
1/2 c. Finely Chopped Pecans
1 3/4 stick Butter
4 tbsp. (heaping) Cocoa
6 tbsp. Milk
1 tsp. Vanilla
1 lb. (minus 1/2 Cup) Powdered Sugar

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.
  • In a saucepan, melt butter. Add peanut butter. Stir together. Add boiling water, allow mixture to boil for 30 seconds, then turn off heat. Pour over flour mixture, and stir lightly to cool.
  • In a measuring cup, pour the buttermilk and add beaten eggs, baking soda, and vanilla. Stir buttermilk mixture into butter/chocolate mixture. Pour into sheet cake pan (I use an 18x13 sheet cake pan) and bake at 350-degrees for 20 minutes.
  • While cake is baking, make the icing. Chop pecans finely. Melt butter in a saucepan. Add cocoa, stir to combine, then turn off heat. Add the milk, vanilla, and powdered sugar. Stir together. Add the pecans, stir together, and pour over warm cake.
  • Cut into squares, eat, and totally wig out over the fact that you've just made the best peanut butter sheet cake. Ever.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CAKE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Cooking spray, for the pans
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon fine salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup brewed coffee
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
2 pounds confectioners' sugar
1 pound (4 sticks) unsalted butter
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons milk
Pinch of fine salt

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.

PEANUT BUTTER CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER ICING



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Provided by Fran Nadzam

Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Quick & Easy     Peanut     Summer     Bon Appétit     California

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 18.25-ounce package yellow cake mix
2 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter (do not use old-fashioned or freshly ground)
3/4 cup chocolate syrup
8 ounces semisweet chocolate
1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup milk
Chopped peanuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 2 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 1 3/4-inch-high sides. Prepare cake according to package directions, beating in 1/2 cup peanut butter. Divide between prepared pans. Bake until toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool cakes in pans on racks 10 minutes. Turn cakes out onto racks and cool completely.
  • Combine chocolate syrup and semisweet chocolate in heavy small saucepan. Stir constantly over low heat until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Transfer chocolate mixture to large bowl. Stir in remaining 2 cups peanut butter, then powdered sugar, then milk. Continue stirring until smooth. Place 1 cake layer on platter. Spread top with 1 1/2 cups icing. Top with second cake layer. Spread top and sides of cake evenly with remaining icing. Garnish with chopped peanuts. (Can be prepared up to 1 day ahead. Cover.) Cut into wedges and serve.

CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER SHEET CAKE



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This sweet and simple sheet cake marries two great flavors that just plain belong together: rich and tender chocolate cake, and creamy peanut-butter frosting. For maximum fluff, go for a classic smooth variety of peanut butter, and plug in your mixer-manpower alone won't be enough. Scatter chopped peanuts along the edges for any crunchy fans in the house.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield Serves 10 to 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 stick unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus more, softened, for pan
1 1/3 cups unbleached all- purpose flour
1/2 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder, sifted
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (we use Diamond Crystal)
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla paste or extract
1 cup sour cream, room temperature
1 stick unsalted butter, softened
1 cup smooth peanut butter (not natural), such as Jif
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup sour cream, room temperature
1/3 cup chopped salted roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush a 9-by-13-inch or 8-by-12-inch baking pan with butter. Line with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang on long sides. Butter parchment.
  • Whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Combine eggs and granulated sugar in the bowl of a mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on high speed until thick and pale, about 4 minutes. Add flour mixture; beat just to combine. Add butter and vanilla; beat to combine. Add sour cream; beat until smooth.
  • Scrape batter into prepared pan, smoothing top with a spatula. Bake until top springs back when lightly touched and a tester inserted in center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes (for 9-by-13-inch) or about 40 minutes (for 8-by-12).
  • Let cool in pan on a wire rack 10 minutes. Using parchment overhangs, lift cake out of pan and let cool completely on rack. (Cake can be made to this point and stored at room temperature, wrapped in plastic, up to 1 day.)
  • Frosting: Beat butter and peanut butter on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in confectioners' sugar until thick and fluffy. Remove from mixer; stir in sour cream by hand until frosting is silky and dense. Spread over cake; sprinkle top with peanuts. Frosted cake is best the day it's assembled, but can be refrigerated, wrapped in plastic, up to 1 day. Return to room temperature before serving.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CAKE WITH BUTTERFINGER FROSTING



Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake With Butterfinger Frosting image

I made this for my birthday last year and it is incredible. This appeared in last year's Bon Appetit. Now I have two cakes to pick from for my birthday..this and the Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Cake. Can you tell I'm head over heels for this winning combination?

Provided by greysangel

Categories     Dessert

Time P2DT25m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup packed golden brown sugar
12 ounces bittersweet chocolate or 12 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
1/2 cup old-fashioned natural-style chunky peanut butter
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
10 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup old-fashioned chunky peanut butter (natural)
1 lb golden brown sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
1 (12 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
2 cups powdered sugar, divided
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup chilled heavy whipping cream
2 butterfinger candy bars, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • For filling:.
  • Bring cream and sugar to simmer in saucepan, whisking to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat. Add chocolate; let stand 1 minute. Whisk until smooth. Whisk in peanut butter. Chill uncovered overnight.
  • For cake:.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F Butter three 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 1 1/2-inch-high sides. Line bottoms with parchment paper. Sift first 4 ingredients into medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat butter and peanut butter in large bowl until blended. Beat in sugar. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, then vanilla. At low speed, beat in flour mixture in 4 additions alternately with buttermilk in 3 additions.
  • Divide batter among pans and spread evenly. Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool cakes 5 minutes. Turn out onto racks; peel off parchment. Cool cakes completely.
  • For frosting:.
  • Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese, 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla in large bowl to blend. Whisk whipping cream and 3/4 cup powdered sugar in bowl until mixture holds medium-firm peaks. Fold into cream cheese mixture in 3 additions; chill until firm but spreadable, about 1 hour.
  • Place 1 cake layer, bottom side up, on 9-inch tart pan bottom. Spread with half of filling. Place another layer, bottom side up, on work surface. Spread with remaining filling; place atop first layer. Top with remaining cake layer, bottom side up.
  • Spread frosting over top and sides of cake. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with cake dome; chill. Let stand at room temperature 2 hours before continuing.) Press candy and peanuts onto top of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 911.7, Fat 56.2, SaturatedFat 31.9, Cholesterol 224.7, Sodium 471.6, Carbohydrate 93.9, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 68, Protein 12

CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING



Chocolate-Peanut Butter Frosting image

When spread on yellow cake or cupcakes, dessert becomes reminiscent of Tasty Kake's Kandy Kakes:) Yummy! But for those who dote on rich and intensely flavored bites, spread this on peanut butter or chocolate cakes:)

Provided by JamesDeansGirl

Categories     Dessert

Time 12m

Yield 1 1/3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 -4 tablespoons milk
1 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar
1/4 cup sifted unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch process)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer on high speed, cream together the peanut butter, butter, and salt until light and smooth.
  • Blend in the vanilla and add 3 Tbsp.
  • of the milk until well blended.
  • Gradually beat in the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, adding more milk, if necessary, to achieve a smooth, spreadable consistency.

PEANUT BUTTER & CHOCOLATE CAKE



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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

200g cold unsalted butter , diced, plus extra for greasing
2 tbsp cocoa powder
200g dark chocolate (roughly 70% cocoa solids), roughly chopped
300g light brown muscovado sugar
4 large eggs
175g self-raising flour
1 tsp baking powder
250g unsalted butter at room temperature
600g icing sugar
300g smooth peanut butter (I used Skippy - other brands I've tried have a tendency to split the icing)
100ml double cream
75g salted pretzels

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 PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING



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Chocolate and peanut butter are such an enjoyable combination. This delicious chocolate peanut butter frosting makes a satisfying topping to these moist chocolate cupcakes.-Ruthe Stevenson, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 1-2/3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 to 5 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and peanut butter until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Stir in the confectioners' sugar, cocoa, salt and enough milk to achieve a spreading consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 57mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHOCOLATE SHEET CAKE WITH PEANUT BUTTER ICING



Chocolate Sheet Cake with Peanut Butter Icing image

Rich chocolate fudge cake and creamy peanut butter is a match made in heaven.

Provided by Deborah Harroun

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ chocolate fudge cake mix
1 cup sour cream
1 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups powdered sugar
3/4 cup salted peanuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour batter into pan.
  • Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely on cooling rack, at least 1 hour.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat butter, peanut butter and milk over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until butter and peanut butter are melted. Heat to boiling; remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Working quickly, add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating with whisk until incorporated and icing is smooth. Immediately spread icing over cake. Sprinkle with peanuts. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CAKE



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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

2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
2/3 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2/3 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup brewed coffee, room temperature
PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons whole milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Miniature semisweet chocolate chips, optional

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.

CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER ICING



Creamy Peanut Butter Icing image

A creamy, no-cook peanut butter icing. Perfect on chocolate cake! Should be enough to ice 24 cupcakes or 1 cake.

Provided by DSPTina

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Time 10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup butter, softened
½ cup creamy peanut butter, or more to taste
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
4 cups confectioners' sugar
¼ cup milk, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Beat butter in a bowl using an electric mixer until fluffy. Add peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt; beat until incorporated. Slowly pour confectioners' sugar into peanut butter mixture while continuing to beat with the mixer; add milk until desired thickness is reached.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 80.4 mg, Sugar 21.1 g

PEANUT BUTTER AND CHOCOLATE CAKE II



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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

1 cup margarine
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup water
½ cup buttermilk
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup peanut butter
1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup margarine
6 tablespoons buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 ½ cups confectioners' sugar

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 BUTTER SHEET CAKE WITH CHOCOLATE FROSTING



Peanut Butter Sheet Cake with Chocolate Frosting image

The pairing of peanut butter and chocolate never disappoints, especially when its Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake made with peanut butter and topped with chocolate frosting.

Provided by By Bree Hester

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
1 1/3 cups water
1/3 cup peanut butter
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup unsweetened baking cocoa
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 3/4 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with baking spray with flour.
  • In large bowl, beat all cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat butter, cocoa and milk to boiling over medium heat. Remove from heat; stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Gradually add powered sugar, beating until mixture is blended and smooth. Pour frosting over warm cake.
  • Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 1 hour. Cut into 4 rows by 3 rows.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

TRIPLE CHOCOLATE & PEANUT BUTTER LAYER CAKE



Triple chocolate & peanut butter layer cake image

Make a showstopping cake this Easter. Top chocolate sponge with peanut butter frosting, ganache drip, pretzel bark and chocolate eggs for a divine dessert

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 20

225ml rapeseed oil, plus more for the tins
250g self-raising flour
4 tbsp cocoa
1 ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
225g caster sugar
3 tbsp golden syrup
3 large eggs, beaten
225ml milk
200g dark chocolate, chopped
2 tbsp chocolate chips
small handful pretzel pieces
2 tbsp honeycomb pieces
65g dark chocolate
250g soft salted butter
500g icing sugar
45g smooth peanut butter
1-2 tbsp cocoa
200ml double cream
100g dark chocolate, finely chopped
chocolate eggs, some hollow, some filled, gold lustre, toffee popcorn and pretzels

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Oil and line the base of three 19cm sandwich tins. Mix the flour, cocoa, bicarb and sugar in a bowl. Make a well in the centre and beat in the syrup, eggs, oil and milk with an electric whisk until smooth.
  • Divide the mix between the tins, and bake for 25-30 mins until the cakes are risen and firm to the touch. Cool in the tins for 10 mins before turning out onto a cooling rack and cooling completely. At this stage, they can be frozen, well wrapped, for up to eight weeks.
  • Make the bark while the cake is cooling. Melt the chocolate in short bursts in the microwave, stirring every 20 secs, until smooth. Spoon onto a parchment-lined baking tray and smooth over with a spatula to make a thinnish layer, around 35 x 20cm. Sprinkle over the chocolate chips along with the pieces of pretzel and honeycomb, then chill until solid. Remove the bark from the fridge and leave for a minute to come to room temperature before using a sharp knife to cut it into shards (if it's fridge cold, the chocolate will snap rather than cut). Chill again until you're ready to decorate the cake.
  • To make the icing, melt the chocolate in the microwave, stirring between short blasts, then leave to cool a little. Meanwhile, beat the butter, icing sugar and 1 tbsp boiling water with an electric whisk or stand mixer, slowly at first, then turn up the speed and beat until you get a pale, fluffy icing. Spoon out a third of the mix into a separate bowl and stir in the peanut butter. Whisk the melted chocolate into the remainder of the icing, then beat in the cocoa if you want a darker, more chocolatey-coloured icing.
  • Sandwich the three cakes together with the peanut butter icing. Use half the chocolate icing to coat the sides and top of the cake and fill in the edges between the layers, scraping off any excess. Chill for 20 mins. This is called a crumb coating, allowing you to get a really smooth finish when it comes to the final icing.
  • Spread the remaining chocolate icing over the lightly chilled cake, smoothing over the sides and top so you get a neat finish. Chill again for 20 mins.
  • To make the ganache, heat the cream in a small pan until steaming. Tip the dark chocolate into a bowl, then pour over the cream. Mix well until smooth and shiny. Transfer to a piping bag and leave to cool for a few mins at room temperature.
  • Pipe the ganache on top of the cake, nudging it over the edge and allowing it to drip down neatly. Do this all the way round the cake, then fill in the centre with more ganache. Smooth the top with a knife. Chill for 1 hr for the ganache to set.
  • Press the bark shards into the cake, sticking up. Add lots of chocolate eggs, popcorn and pretzels in and around the shards. Cut into slices to serve. Will keep for up to three days kept in a cool place in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 870 calories, Fat 54 grams fat, SaturatedFat 23 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 85 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 68 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium

Tips:

1. **Use room temperature ingredients:** This will help your cake batter come together more smoothly and evenly. 2. **Don't overmix the batter.** Overmixing can lead to a tough, dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined. 3. **Bake the cake in a preheated oven.** This will help ensure that the cake bakes evenly. 4. **Don't open the oven door during baking.** Opening the oven door can cause the cake to fall. 5. **Let the cake cool completely before frosting it.** This will help prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Peanut Butter Cake with Chocolate Peanut Butter Icing is a delicious and decadent cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and fluffy peanut butter cake layers and rich and creamy chocolate peanut butter frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit. Follow the tips above to make sure your cake turns out perfectly.

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