Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

Name: Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
Prep time: 1 h 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 and 3/4 cups (219g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled); 3/4 cup (62g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder* (see note); 1 and 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons espresso powder (optional)*; 1/2 cup (120ml) canola or vegetable oil; 2 large eggs, at room temperature; 3/4 cup (180g) full-fat sour cream, at room temperature; 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk, at room temperature*; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1/2 cup (120ml) hot water or black coffee*; 1 cup (170g) mini semi-sweet chocolate chips (tossed in 1 Tablespoon flour); 3/4 cup (12 Tbsp; 170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 1 and 3/4 cup (440g) creamy peanut butter*; 1 and 3/4 cup (210g) confectioners’ sugar; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; pinch of salt; 3 Tablespoons (45ml) heavy cream or heavy whipping cream, at room temperature; 8 ounces (226g) quality semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped*; 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream or heavy whipping cream; optional garnish: chopped or mini peanut butter cups

Instructions

Prep:1h 30minCook:25min

This super moist chocolate peanut butter cake combines rich chocolate cake with creamy peanut butter frosting and smooth chocolate ganache. Crumb-coated cake and ganache must chill before assembling and decorating the cake. See recipe Notes for further information about some ingredients.

Updated at: Wed, 27 Aug 2025 13:54:58 GMT