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Rich chocolate cake with caramel frosting on white plate.

Chocolate Cake With Peanut Butter Frosting

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
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Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 servings
Calories 508 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup brewed coffee cooled
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
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  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
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  • In a separate bowl, beat eggs until they lighten in color.
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  • Mix in oil, cooled coffee, and vanilla extract into the beaten eggs until well combined.
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  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Stir until just combined.
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  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
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  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
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  • For the frosting, beat together softened butter and peanut butter until smooth.
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  • Gradually add powdered sugar, then beat in milk a tablespoon at a time until the frosting reaches a spreadable consistency.
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  • Frost the cooled cake with the peanut butter frosting and serve.
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Nutrition

Calories: 508kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 7gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 357mgFiber: 3g
Keyword chocolate cake, peanut butter frosting
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