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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
Rich chocolate cake layered with creamy peanut butter frosting and topped with silky chocolate ganache—a classic flavor combination done right.
★★★★☆
(123 reviews on Sally's Baking)
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Prep time1 hr 30 min
Bake time25 min
Total time4 hr
Makes12
Ingredients
1
1 and 3/4 cups (219g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
2
3/4 cup (64g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder*
3
1 and 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar
4
2 teaspoons baking soda
5
1 teaspoon baking powder
6
1 teaspoon salt
7
2 teaspoons instant espresso powder (optional)*
8
1/2 cup (113g/120ml) canola or vegetable oil
9
2 large eggs, at room temperature
10
3/4 cup (180g) full-fat sour cream, at room temperature
11
1/2 cup (120g/ml) buttermilk, at room temperature*
12
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
13
1/2 cup (120g/ml) hot water or black coffee*
14
1 cup (170g) mini semi-sweet chocolate chips, tossed in 1 Tablespoon flour
15
3/4 cup (12 Tbsp; 170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
16
1 and 3/4 cups (440g) creamy peanut butter*
17
1 and 3/4 cups (210g) confectioners’ sugar
18
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
19
pinch of salt
20
3 Tablespoons (45g/ml) heavy cream, at room temperature
21
8 ounces (226g) quality semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped*
22
1 cup (240g/ml) heavy cream
23
optional garnish: chopped or mini peanut butter cups
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