Indulge in the symphony of flavors with the Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake, a harmonious blend of rich chocolate and luscious peanut butter. This decadent cake is elevated with a velvety cream cheese frosting, while the Butterfinger frosting adds a delightful crunch and a hint of nostalgia. Embark on a culinary journey with this irresistible treat, perfect for special occasions or simply to satisfy your sweet cravings.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
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
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING
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
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 PEANUT BUTTER CAKE WITH BUTTERFINGER FROSTING
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
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
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.
Tips:
- Use quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the cake will taste. Use high-quality chocolate, peanut butter, cream cheese, and butter.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help the cake rise evenly.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help the frosting set properly.
- If you don't have a springform pan, you can bake the cake in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Just be sure to adjust the baking time accordingly.
Conclusion:
This chocolate peanut butter cake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The moist chocolate cake is filled with peanut butter cups and topped with a creamy cream cheese and Butterfinger frosting. It's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!
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