12/03/2024
Decadent Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Cake 🍫🥜
Ingredients:
For the cake:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
For the peanut butter fudge filling:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the dark chocolate ganache:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Cake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract into the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Slowly stir in the boiling water (the batter will be thin).
3. Bake the Cakes: Divide the batter equally between the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let them cool for 10 minutes in the pans before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
4. Make the Peanut Butter Fudge Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat the peanut butter and softened butter until well combined. Gradually add the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and creamy.
5. Assemble the Cake: Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread the peanut butter fudge filling evenly over the top. Place the second cake layer on top.
6. Prepare the Ganache: In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until simmering. Remove from heat and add the chopped dark chocolate and butter. Stir until smooth and glossy.
7. Top the Cake: Pour the dark chocolate ganache over the top of the cake, allowing it to drizzle down the sides for an elegant presentation.
8. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the cake for about 30 minutes to set the ganache. Slice into generous pieces and enjoy!
Prep Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes | Servings: 10-12