Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this Decadent Peanut Butter Layer Cake, perfect for peanut butter enthusiasts. With rich layers of moist chocolate cake and creamy peanut butter frosting, this cake is a sweet celebration all on its own. Whether it’s a special occasion or just a well-deserved treat, each slice promises a delightful explosion of flavors that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk (or milk alternative)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Gradually mix in milk and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting, mix peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth; add milk to reach desired consistency.
- Assemble by spreading frosting between layers and coating the entire cake with remaining frosting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg