This rich and decadent chocolate peanut butter cup cake is a dream for chocolate lovers! Layers of moist chocolate cake, creamy peanut butter frosting, and peanut butter cups make this irresistible.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Chocolate Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water
For the Peanut Butter Frosting:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Bake the cake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl. Add wet ingredients and mix until smooth. Stir in hot water last. Divide into cake pans and bake for 30 minutes. Cool completely.
- Make the frosting: Beat butter and peanut butter together. Gradually add powdered sugar and cream until smooth.
- Assemble the cake: Layer chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting between layers. Frost the outside and top with peanut butter cups and melted chocolate drizzle.
- Chill & serve: Refrigerate for 30 minutes before slicing for clean cuts.
Notes
- Use dark chocolate for a richer taste.
- Cake layers can be baked ahead and frozen for easy assembly.
Find it online: https://tastyera.com/chocolate-peanut-butter-cup-cake/