Reese’s Peanut Butter Cake: An Indulgent Treat for Every Occasion
A delicious and indulgent cake combining the rich flavors of chocolate and peanut butter, perfect for any celebration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups chocolate ganache
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix butter and eggs until creamy, then add vanilla and buttermilk.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Allow the cake to cool completely, then frost with a peanut butter icing.
- Drizzle with chocolate ganache before serving.
Notes
- Let the cake cool completely to ensure clean slices.
- Use natural peanut butter for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg