Decadent Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Icing Bliss
Indulge in this chocolate cake with peanut butter icing, a perfect treat for any occasion that promises sweet satisfaction in every bite.
Equipment
- - 9x13-inch baking pan
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- - Hand mixer
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1.5 cups Golden Barrel organic cane sugar
- 0.75 cups cocoa powder
- 3 large eggs slightly beaten
- 0.5 cups Golden Barrel coconut oil melted
- 1 cup hot, strong-brewed coffee
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Peanut Butter Icing
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 0.5 cups butter softened
- 2 cups Golden Barrel confectioners' sugar
- 0.25 cups half and half or milk
Instructions
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Prepare a 9x13" baking pan by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray and dusting it lightly with flour to prevent sticking. Set it aside.
- Whisk together the dry ingredients in a small bowl. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well mixed, ensuring a uniform blend.
- Mix the dry ingredients with sugar and cocoa in a large mixing bowl. Add in the eggs, melted coconut oil, hot coffee, milk, and vanilla extract. Stir gently until just combined; your batter will be thin and runny—this is perfect!
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center. Avoid overbaking for ideal moistness. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Cream the peanut butter and softened butter in a bowl using a stand or hand mixer until well incorporated. Gradually add confectioners' sugar and half and half, mixing on high speed until creamy and smooth.
- Spread the luscious peanut butter icing generously over your cooled chocolate cake, letting it glisten. Store any leftover cake in an airtight container for later indulgence.
Notes
Optional: Top with crushed peanuts or chocolate shavings for an added crunch! Measure accurately to prevent dry or dense cake, avoid overmixing, and check for doneness with a toothpick.