Best Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake In A Jar Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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RICH CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CAKE



Rich Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake image

The combination of mocha and peanut butter will satisfy every sweet tooth at your table. The garnish is a little extra work, but what are special occasions for? -Tammy Bollman, Minatare, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 25

2 cups sugar
1 cup 2% milk
1 cup strong brewed coffee
1 cup canola oil
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup baking cocoa
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
FROSTING:
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups marshmallow creme
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups dark chocolate chips, optional
1 cup peanut butter chips, optional
1 teaspoon shortening, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the sugar, milk, coffee, oil, eggs and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, cocoa, coffee granules, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended., Transfer to two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For filling, in a large bowl, beat butter and peanut butter until blended. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth., For frosting, melt peanut butter and chocolate in a microwave; stir until smooth. Cool. In a large bowl, beat butter and chocolate mixture until fluffy. Add the marshmallow creme, confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. If necessary, refrigerate until frosting reaches spreading consistency., Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate; spread with filling. Top with remaining cake layer. Spread frosting over top and sides of cake. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving., For optional garnish, place chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl; microwave 1-2 minutes or until melted, stirring every 20 seconds. Repeat with peanut butter chips and shortening. Line a 15x10x1 pan with waxed paper; spread the melted chocolate into a 1/4-inch layer. Drizzle melted peanut butter mixture over melted chocolate and swirl with the tip of a spoon. Tap pan on counter to smooth. Refrigerate until set; break into pieces and place on top of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 883 calories, Fat 60g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 670mg sodium, Carbohydrate 83g carbohydrate (60g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER BUNDT CAKE



Peanut Butter Bundt Cake image

This peanut butter Bundt cake with frosting is heavenly to me. I use smooth peanut butter, but crunchy would work, too. -Karen Holt, Rock Hill, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
5 large eggs, room temperature
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup 2% milk
FROSTING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan., In a large bowl, cream butter, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating after each addition just until combined. Transfer to prepared pan. , Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 65-75 minutes. Cool in pan 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat butter, peanut butter and sugar. Beat in enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Spread over top of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465 calories, Fat 22g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 300mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

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