Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease two 9-inch round baking pans.

Step 2

2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or in a large bowl with an electric mixer, combine the sugar, flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Mix on low until dry ingredients are thoroughly combined.

Step 3

3. Add eggs, buttermilk, coffee, oil and vanilla.

Step 4

4. Beat on medium speed for about two minutes; the batter will be thin. Pour batter evenly into prepared pans.

Step 5

5. Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes (35-40 minutes for fluted tube pan), or until wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Step 6

6. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks. Cool completely.

Step 7

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment or in a large bowl with an electric mixer, mix butter until light and fluffy.

Step 8

2. Add powdered sugar (up to 3¾ cups), milk, and vanilla and mix on low speed until combined.

Step 9

3. Add peanut butter and mix on high speed until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes).