Peanut Butter Cake With Chocolate Frosting Recipe
Peanut Butter Cake with Chocolate Frosting is a moist, rich dessert combining a fluffy peanut butter-flavored cake with creamy, decadent chocolate frosting. The combination of salty-sweet peanut butter and smooth chocolate creates a deliciously indulgent treat, perfect for special occasions or everyday enjoyment.
Equipment
- 2 9-inch round cake pans (or 1 9x13 inch baking pan)
- Mixing bowls (large and medium)
- Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber spatula
- Cooling rack
- Small saucepan (for frosting)
- Offset spatula (for frosting)
Ingredients
For the Peanut Butter Cake:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter preferably natural
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk room temperature
For the Chocolate Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 –4 tablespoons whole milk adjust to desired consistency
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
Prepare the Cake Batter:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans. In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat together softened butter and peanut butter until smooth and fluffy. Add the granulated sugar and continue to beat until combined. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients alternately with the milk, mixing just until combined after each addition. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
Bake the Cake:
- Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Make the Chocolate Frosting:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, and mix until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract, a pinch of salt, and enough milk to reach your desired frosting consistency. Beat until fluffy.
Assemble the Cake:
- Once the cakes have cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of frosting on top, then place the second layer of cake on top. Frost the top and sides of the entire cake with the chocolate frosting.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy!