HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING

Cooking Time: 1 hr

This cake is the best of the best! I kid you not! You will surely love having this cake in your life. A big thanks to my dear friend, Jessica, for giving me this amazing recipe! I have listed all the ingredients and steps so all you need to do is to follow them step by step and you are good to go. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS :

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup of vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup cold brewed coffee (instant will due in a pinch)

PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING:

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 3 tablespoon milk, or more as needed
• 2 cups confectioners’ sugar

DIRECTIONS :

Step 1: Prepare the oven and preheat to 175 degrees C or 300 degrees F.

Step 2: Apply cooking spray in a 13×9-inch baking pan.

Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, cocoa, sugar, baking soda, and baking powder. Whisk until well mixed.

Step 4: In another mixing bowl, add the eggs and beat it using an electric mixer until well mixed.

Step 5: Add oil, vanilla and coffee. Beat until well mixed.

Step 6: Add the flour mixture and buttermilk into the egg mixture. Beat until well combined.

Step 7: Transfer the batter into the prepared baking dish. Spread it evenly on the bottom.

Step 8: Place inside the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick comes out clean after inserting in it in the middle.

Step 9: Remove from the oven and let it sit on a wire rack to cool at room temperature.

Step 10: In a medium mixing bowl, add the peanut butter and butter. Beat using an electric mixer until well combined.

Step 11: Add powdered sugar and milk. Beat until well combined.

Step 12: Spread the frosting over the cooled cake.

Step 13: Serve and enjoy!