Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with our Chocolate Brownie Cake topped with creamy Peanut Butter Frosting. This delightful three-layer cake is a chocolate lover’s dream, featuring fudgy brownie layers and a rich, velvety peanut butter frosting that creates a perfect harmony of flavors. Ideal for any celebration, from birthdays to casual gatherings, this cake will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. It’s simple to make, requiring basic ingredients and straightforward steps, making it accessible for bakers of all skill levels. To elevate your dessert game, customize it with your favorite toppings or serve it alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an unforgettable treat.
Ingredients
- 1 stick (113 grams) unsalted butter
- 8 ounces (227 grams) semisweet baking chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup (133 grams) dark brown sugar
- 3/4 cup (95 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (85 grams) unsweetened natural cocoa powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 5 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup fresh vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 sticks (227 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup (270 grams) creamy conventional peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 1/2 cups (313 grams) powdered sugar, sifted
- 4 ounces (113 grams) semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Chopped peanut butter cups, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking pans.
- Melt chocolate and butter together until smooth.
- Whisk dry ingredients in one bowl while combining wet ingredients in another.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Bake the batter in prepared pans for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting with peanut butter frosting made by mixing unsalted butter, peanut butter, vanilla extract, salt, and powdered sugar.
- Assemble the cake by layering brownies with frosting and pour ganache on top before garnishing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Sift dry ingredients to avoid lumps. Customize toppings like nuts or candies for added flair.