Peanut Butter Striped Chocolate Cake

Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this show-stopping Peanut Butter Striped Chocolate Cake! Perfectly moist, rich chocolate cake layers are paired with a luxuriously creamy peanut butter frosting, creating a flavor combination that's irresistibly decadent. Topped with a glossy chocolate ganache that elegantly drips down the sides, this cake is as stunning as it is delicious. The recipe balances sweetness and texture, with the soft cake layers contrasting beautifully with the velvety frosting and smooth ganache. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or satisfying your deepest dessert cravings, this layered masterpiece is guaranteed to impress. Keywords: peanut butter chocolate cake, layered chocolate dessert, peanut butter frosting, chocolate ganache.

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.75 cups Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 3 large Eggs
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 0.5 cups Vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Boiling water
• 1.5 cups Unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 cup Creamy peanut butter
• 4 cups Powdered sugar
• 4 tablespoons Heavy cream
• 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 0.5 cups Heavy cream (for ganache)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans, or line them with parchment paper.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Mix on medium speed until well combined.

Step 4

Slowly pour in the boiling water while mixing on low speed. The batter will appear thin, but this ensures a moist cake.

Step 5

Divide the batter evenly among the three cake pans. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 6

Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Step 7

To make the peanut butter frosting, beat the softened butter and peanut butter together until creamy and smooth.

Step 8

Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, alternating with tablespoons of heavy cream. Beat until light and fluffy. Adjust consistency with more heavy cream if necessary.

Step 9

To assemble, place one cake layer on a cake stand or plate. Spread a generous layer of peanut butter frosting on top.

Step 10

Repeat with the second and third cake layers, spreading frosting between layers. Reserve enough frosting for the outer coating.

Step 11

Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining peanut butter frosting, smoothing it out with a spatula.

Step 12

For the chocolate ganache, heat the heavy cream (for ganache) in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer.

Step 13

Pour the hot cream over the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Let sit for 1–2 minutes, then whisk until smooth and glossy.

Step 14

Allow the ganache to cool slightly, then drizzle it over the top edges of the frosted cake, letting it drip down the sides.

Step 15

Refrigerate the cake for at least 30 minutes to set the frosting and ganache. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3069.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	11566.4

Total Fat 669.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 310.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.5g
Cholesterol 1556.3mg	0%
Sodium 5433.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1404.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 98.6g	0%
Total Sugars 1003.3g
Protein 169.5g	0%

Vitamin D 405.4IU	0%
Calcium 947.2mg	0%
Iron 54.2mg	0%
Potassium 5232.4mg	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: 48.9%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 45.6%