Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake (Printable Version)
Moist chocolate cake layered with creamy peanut butter and sprinkled with chocolate chips and Reese’s cups.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Cake Base
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1 box chocolate cake mix with ingredients as specified on package
→ Peanut Butter Swirl
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115 grams unsalted butter
03 -
225 grams cream cheese, softened
04 -
128 grams creamy peanut butter
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2.5 milliliters vanilla extract
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360 grams powdered sugar
→ Toppings
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90 grams semisweet chocolate chips
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110 grams mini Reese's peanut butter cups
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
Mix chocolate cake batter following package directions.
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Grease a 23x33 cm baking pan and pour in the prepared batter.
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Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl, then stir in softened cream cheese, peanut butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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Incorporate powdered sugar into the peanut butter mixture until fully combined.
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Drop spoonfuls of the peanut butter mixture over the cake batter, then evenly sprinkle chocolate chips and mini Reese's peanut butter cups on top.
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Bake in a preheated oven at 175°C for 45 to 50 minutes.
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Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Adjust baking time according to oven characteristics. For stronger peanut butter flavor, substitute creamy with chunky peanut butter. Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.