Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake Recipe

Here’s a Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake recipe that’s rich, moist, and indulgent — perfect for celebrations or anytime you’re craving the ultimate dessert combo.


🍫 Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cake:
  • 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup (65g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk
  • ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) hot coffee (or hot water)
For the Peanut Butter Frosting:
  • 1 cup (250g) creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 ½ cups (300g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (60ml) heavy cream (plus more if needed)
Optional Chocolate Ganache Topping:
  • ¾ cup (120g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream