Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of this Decadent Peanut Butter Layer Cake. Perfectly moist layers are generously filled with luscious peanut butter frosting and drizzled with chocolate, making it an unforgettable treat for any occasion. Whether it’s a birthday celebration or a casual Tuesday, each bite takes you on a nostalgic journey filled with the comforting flavors of childhood. Elevate your dessert game with this easy-to-follow recipe that guarantees smiles all around.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar until fluffy (about 3 minutes). Add eggs one at a time and mix in milk until smooth.
- Gently fold in peanut butter until combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- While cooling, whip powdered sugar and remaining peanut butter until smooth for frosting.
- Once cooled, layer cakes with frosting in between; drizzle melted chocolate on top and sprinkle chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg