Decadent Peanut Butter Fudge Cake Recipe

This Peanut Butter Fudge Cake recipe combines rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter for a delightful dessert. It’s a perfect cake recipe for any occasion, offering a moist texture and indulgent flavor that chocolate and peanut butter lovers will adore.

The preparation is straightforward, making it accessible for bakers of all skill levels. This cake can be served as is or topped with additional frosting for an extra touch of sweetness.

Easy Peanut Butter Fudge Cake Recipe

This cake features layers of moist chocolate cake paired with a luscious peanut butter fudge frosting. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8-10 people.

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
½ cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup powdered sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Chocolate shavings or chopped peanuts for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add Wet Ingredients: Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water until well combined.
Bake the Cake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Prepare the Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together peanut butter, powdered sugar, softened butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Assemble the Cake: Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of peanut butter frosting on top, then place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
Garnish: If desired, sprinkle chocolate shavings or chopped peanuts on top for decoration.
Serve: Slice and serve the cake at room temperature. Enjoy!