Today, we have a recipe that promises to deliver pure indulgence in the form of a Moist Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting. These two are a match made in heaven.
Add the wet ingredients, eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed using an electric mixer for about 2 minutes. The batter will be thin.
2 Large Eggs, 1 Cup Whole Milk, 1/2 Cup Vegetable Oil, 2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
Reduce the speed to low and carefully pour in the boiling water. Mix until the water is fully incorporated into the batter. The batter will be quite thin, but don't worry, it will result in a moist cake.
1 Cup Boiling Water
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Rotate the pans halfway through baking to ensure even baking.
Once baked, remove the pans from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cakes are cooling, prepare the peanut butter frosting. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the peanut butter and softened butter until smooth.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to the peanut butter mixture. Beat on low speed until the ingredients are incorporated, then increase the speed to medium-high and beat until the frosting is fluffy and smooth.
1 Cup Creamy Peanut Butter, 1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter, 2 Cups Powdered Sugar, 1/4 Cup Whole Milk, 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Once the cakes have cooled completely, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of peanut butter frosting on top. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining peanut butter frosting.
Decorate the cake as desired. You can add chocolate shavings, chopped peanuts, or a drizzle of melted chocolate on top of the cake for extra flair.
Slice and serve the delicious moist chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting!
Make sure to use high-quality cocoa powder for the best chocolate flavor.Do not overmix the cake batter once you add the boiling water. Mix until the ingredients are just incorporated.To achieve even cake layers, consider using cake strips around the pans. They help the cakes bake more evenly and result in a level surface.Allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.If the peanut butter frosting is too thick, add a tablespoon of milk at a time until you reach the desired consistency. If it's too thin, add a little more powdered sugar.Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.Enjoy your moist chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting!