Description
This decadent chocolate cake is layered with creamy peanut butter frosting, creating an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined. Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin).
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the frosting, beat the butter and peanut butter together until smooth. Gradually add milk and powdered sugar, beating until creamy.
- Once the cakes are cool, spread the frosting over each layer, stack them, and cover the entire cake with the remaining frosting.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.