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Extra Moist Layered Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake with Creamy Frosting

A tall slice of moist chocolate peanut butter cake with three dark chocolate layers and thick peanut butter frosting.
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Make this rich, decadent chocolate peanut butter layer cake. It features extra moist chocolate cake layers and a simple, creamy peanut butter frosting, perfect for celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot brewed coffee
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter (for frosting)
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (for frosting)
  • 1/4 cup milk or heavy cream (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt for the cake.
  3. Add the eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for two minutes.
  4. Carefully stir in the hot coffee until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  6. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Prepare the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Add the peanut butter and beat until combined.
  9. Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with the milk or cream, beating until the frosting is smooth and fluffy. Add salt.
  10. Once the cake layers are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread about one-third of the peanut butter frosting evenly over the top.
  11. Place the second cake layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the entire cake with the remaining frosting.
  12. Slice and serve this showstopper celebration cake.

Notes

  • For an extra rich flavor, substitute the hot coffee with hot water mixed with 1 teaspoon of instant espresso powder.
  • If you want a Reese’s inspired cake, press mini peanut butter cups onto the sides or top of the finished cake.
  • This recipe makes a great homemade birthday cake.

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