Chocolate Peanut Butter Streusel Cake

Decadently rich and irresistibly layered, this Chocolate Peanut Butter Streusel Cake combines the bold flavors of chocolate and peanut butter with a buttery, crumbly streusel topping for a treat that’s impossible to resist. The moist chocolate cake, infused with boiling water for a tender crumb, is dotted with dollops of creamy peanut butter filling, creating pockets of nutty sweetness in every bite. Topped with a golden streusel made from oats, mini chocolate chips, and a hint of crunch from optional peanuts, this dessert offers a perfect balance of textures. Whether served warm out of the oven or cooled as a make-ahead dessert, it’s an indulgent choice for gatherings, celebrations, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. Perfect for chocolate lovers and peanut butter fans alike, this dessert is a show-stopper that deserves a spot on your baking list.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Boiling water
• 0.75 cup Creamy peanut butter
• 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
• 0.25 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
• 0.5 cup Quick oats
• 0.25 cup Cold unsalted butter (cubed)
• 0.25 cup All-purpose flour (for streusel)
• 0.25 cup Granulated sugar (for streusel)
• 0.5 cup Mini chocolate chips
• 0.25 cup Peanuts (chopped, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3

Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

Step 4

Gradually pour the boiling water into the batter, stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth. The batter will be thin.

Step 5

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and set aside.

Step 6

In a medium bowl, mix together the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and softened butter until smooth. Drop spoonfuls of this mixture onto the chocolate batter, spacing it evenly.

Step 7

To make the streusel topping, combine the oats, cold butter, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and mini chocolate chips in a small bowl. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to mix until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.

Step 8

Sprinkle the streusel mixture over the cake batter and peanut butter drops. If desired, add chopped peanuts for extra crunch.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out with only a few moist crumbs.

Step 10

Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving.

Step 11

Enjoy your Chocolate Peanut Butter Streusel Cake as a decadent dessert or an indulgent snack!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2147.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6876.0

Total Fat 362.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 125.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 68.0g
Cholesterol 664.1mg	0%
Sodium 4852.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 911.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 90.3g	0%
Total Sugars 546.3g
Protein 142.5g	0%

Vitamin D 257.3IU	0%
Calcium 934.8mg	0%
Iron 53.7mg	0%
Potassium 5032.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.6%

Protein: 7.6%

Carbs: 48.7%