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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

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Moist chocolate cake layers with rich, creamy peanut butter frosting—perfect for peanut butter lovers and special occasions alike.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

1.5 cups (190 g) all-purpose flour

¾ cup (75 g) unsweetened cocoa powder

1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar

1 tsp baking powder

½ tsp baking soda

¼ tsp salt

¾ cup (180 ml) vegetable oil

¾ cup (180 ml) warm milk

3 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Peanut Butter Cream:

200 g unsalted butter, at room temperature

1 cup (250 g) cream cheese

1 cup (250 g) creamy peanut butter

2 to 2.5 cups powdered sugar (to desired sweetness and consistency)

1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Topping:

Grated chocolate or chocolate sauce

Instructions

Preheat Oven:
Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a cake pan and dust with flour.

Prepare Cake Batter:

In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

In another large bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, oil, warm milk, and vanilla until combined.

Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet mixture and stir until smooth.

Bake:
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Make Peanut Butter Cream:

Using a mixer, beat butter and cream cheese until creamy.

Add peanut butter and mix until smooth.

Gradually beat in powdered sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy.

Assemble the Cake:

Once the cake is fully cooled, slice it horizontally to create two even layers.

Spread peanut butter cream on the bottom layer, then place the top layer over it.

Frost the top and sides of the cake with remaining cream.

Decorate:

Garnish with grated chocolate or a drizzle of chocolate sauce, if desired.

Chill & Serve:

Refrigerate the cake for at least 30 minutes before slicing to set the cream.

Slice and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

For easier slicing, chill the cake before cutting.

You can use natural or regular peanut butter, but avoid very oily varieties.

Adjust powdered sugar based on desired frosting consistency.

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