Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake

Oh yes, the Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake is the ultimate comfort dessert — rich, moist chocolate cake layers hugged by luscious peanut butter frosting, and maybe even a ganache drizzle if you're feeling dangerous. Here’s a dreamy, bakery-worthy version:

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🍫🥜 Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake

Rich chocolate cake + creamy peanut butter frosting = perfection.

🍽️ Serves: 10–12

⏱️ Time: About 1.5 hours (plus cooling)

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📝 Ingredients

Chocolate Cake:

• 1¾ cups all-purpose flour

• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1½ tsp baking powder

• 1½ tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp salt

• 2 cups granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar)

• ½ cup vegetable oil

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup hot coffee (or hot water)

Peanut Butter Frosting:

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

• 2–3 cups powdered sugar, sifted

• ¼ cup heavy cream or milk (more if needed)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

Optional Chocolate Ganache Drip:

• ½ cup heavy cream

• ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the Chocolate Cake

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.

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

3. Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.

4. Stir in the hot coffee — batter will be thin. That’s perfect!

5. Divide between pans and bake 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

6. Cool in pans for 10 mins, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

2. Make the Frosting

1. Beat peanut butter and butter together until smooth and creamy.

2. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until fluffy.

3. Add cream/milk, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Adjust consistency as needed.

3. (Optional) Ganache Drip

1. Heat cream until just simmering, pour over chocolate chips.

2. Let sit 1–2 mins, then stir until smooth. Cool slightly before drizzling.

4. Assemble

1. Level the cake layers if needed.

2. Spread frosting between layers, then frost the top and sides.

3. Drizzle ganache over the top and let it drip down the sides if using.

4. Decorate with chopped peanuts, mini peanut butter cups, or a sprinkle of sea salt.

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💡 Tips:

• Want a peanut butter filling and chocolate frosting? Easy switch!

• For a layer of crunch, sprinkle crushed pretzels or toffee bits between layers.

• This cake pairs well with cold milk, ice cream, or coffee.

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Let me know if you want to turn this into cupcakes, a sheet cake, or a gluten-free version!