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Chocolate Cake Peanut Butter Frosting Recipe

Chocolate Cake Peanut Butter Frosting Recipe

Do you love rich chocolate cake? This Chocolate Cake Peanut Butter Frosting Recipe is perfect. It is very sweet and very moist.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 510 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Hand Mixer
  • Whisk
  • Two Cake Pans
  • Parchment Paper
  • Rubber Spatula
  • Wire Cooling Rack
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Off-set Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR
  • 2 cups SUGAR
  • 3/4 cup COCOA POWDER
  • 1.5 tsp BAKING POWDER
  • 1.5 tsp BAKING SODA
  • 1 tsp SALT
  • 2 large EGGS
  • 1 cup MILK
  • 1/2 cup VEGETABLE OIL
  • 2 tsp VANILLA EXTRACT
  • 1 cup BOILING WATER

Ingredients for the Frosting:

  • 1 cup CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER
  • 1/2 cup UNSALTED BUTTER
  • 3 cups POWDERED SUGAR
  • 3 tbsp HEAVY CREAM

Instructions
 

Step 1:

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease two eight-inch cake pans very well. Line the bottoms with round parchment paper.

Step 2:

  • Add flour and sugar to a large bowl. Add cocoa, baking powder, and baking soda. Whisk them until the color is even.

Step 3:

  • Crack the eggs into the dry mix. Pour in the milk, oil, and vanilla. Mix on medium speed for two minutes.

Step 4:

  • Stir in the boiling water by hand. The batter will look very thin now. Do not worry about the thin batter.

Step 5:

  • Divide the batter between the two pans. Pour slowly to keep the pans equal. This helps the cakes bake evenly.

Step 6:

  • Bake the cakes for thirty-five minutes. Insert a toothpick to check the center. It should come out clean and dry.

Step 7:

  • Cool the cakes in pans for ten minutes. Then move them to a wire rack. Let them cool down completely before frosting.

Step 8:

  • Beat the butter and peanut butter together. Use a clean bowl for the frosting. Beat until the mix is very smooth.

Step 9:

  • Add powdered sugar one cup at a time. Mix on low speed to avoid dust. Add a splash of milk or cream.

Step 10:

  • Place one cake layer on a plate. Spread a thick layer of frosting on top. Place the second cake layer on top.

Step 11:

  • Frost the top and sides of the cake. Use a spatula to make it smooth. You can add swirls for a nice look.

Notes

  • Use room temperature eggs for a smooth batter.
  • Do not overmix the batter after adding water.
  • Sift the cocoa powder to remove hard lumps.
  • Use creamy peanut butter for a silky frosting.
  • Measure the flour using the spoon and level.
  • Cool the cakes fully before you start frosting.
  • Hot cakes will melt the peanut butter frosting.
  • Use a high-quality cocoa for the best color.
  • Add more cream for a thinner cake frosting.
  • Grease the pans well to prevent any sticking.
Keyword Chocolate Cake Peanut Butter Frosting Recipe