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Luxurious Chocolate Peanut Butter Layer Cake Delight

Luxurious Chocolate Peanut Butter Layer Cake Delight to Savor

Indulge in a Luxurious Chocolate Peanut Butter Layer Cake Delight, a rich and creamy dessert perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs or applesauce/flaxseed for vegan
  • 1 cup whole milk or almond/coconut milk for vegan
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract pure extract preferred
  • 1 cup boiling water
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter or almond/cashew butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream or coconut cream for vegan
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract for frosting
For Garnish
  • 1 cup chocolate shavings
  • 1/2 cup chopped peanuts

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry mixture and beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes.
  4. Carefully stir in the boiling water into the batter until well combined.
  5. Divide the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  6. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Beat together the peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth for the frosting.
  8. Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form and fold into the peanut butter mixture.
  9. Place one cake layer on a plate, frost the top, and stack the second layer on top, frosting the sides and top.
  10. Garnish with chocolate shavings and chopped peanuts before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 4IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Make sure ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake light and airy.

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