Description
Rich chocolate layers embrace creamy peanut butter truffles in this indulgent dessert masterpiece. Chocolate and peanut butter lovers will savor each luxurious bite of pure bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Finishing/Decoration Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup chocolate ganache
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- 2 tbsp chocolate shavings
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan by greasing and lining with parchment paper.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry mixture.
- Whisk eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Gradually fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring gently to prevent overmixing and maintain a light cake texture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, ensuring an even distribution and smooth surface.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with minimal crumbs.
- Allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack for approximately 45 minutes.
- Melt creamy peanut butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips together in a double boiler, stirring until smooth and glossy.
- Spread the peanut butter chocolate mixture evenly over the cooled cake as a rich, decadent filling layer.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form, creating a light and airy frosting.
- Carefully frost the cake with the whipped cream, covering the top and sides completely.
- Drizzle chocolate ganache over the frosted cake in an artistic pattern.
- Sprinkle chopped peanuts and chocolate shavings around the edges and top for added texture and visual appeal.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour to set the layers and enhance the flavor profile.
- Slice and serve chilled for a luxurious chocolate and peanut butter dessert experience.
Notes
- Prevent overmixing by gently folding wet and dry ingredients to maintain a light, fluffy cake texture that melts in your mouth.
- Use room temperature ingredients like eggs and milk to ensure even mixing and a smoother batter that bakes more consistently.
- Swap vegetable oil with Greek yogurt or applesauce for a lower-fat version that still keeps the cake incredibly moist and tender.
- Toast chopped peanuts before sprinkling to intensify their nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch that elevates the cake’s overall taste experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 39 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg