Salted Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake Recipe

This Salted Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake Recipe combines rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter for a decadent dessert. The cake is moist and flavorful, making it a perfect treat for any occasion.

With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, this cake recipe is easy to follow and sure to impress your family and friends.

Decadent Salted Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

This cake features layers of chocolate cake filled with a luscious peanut butter frosting, topped with a salted chocolate ganache. It takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes from start to finish and serves 8-10 people.

Ingredients

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¾ 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)
1 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
Sea salt for garnish

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 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, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Prepare Peanut Butter Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together peanut butter, powdered sugar, and softened butter until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
Assemble the Cake: Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of peanut butter frosting on top, then place the second layer on top.
Make the Ganache: In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream until just simmering. Pour over chopped chocolate in a bowl and let sit for 5 minutes. Stir until smooth.
Finish the Cake: Pour the ganache over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides. Sprinkle with sea salt.
Serve: Slice and enjoy your Salted Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake!