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Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Cake

Dan
Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Cake is the ultimate chocolate peanut butter dessert recipe. A fudgy chocolate cake layer,  creamy peanut butter filling, and silky chocolate frosting on top are such a fantastic combination. It’s rich, creamy, smooth, decadent, and to die for.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Chocolate Cake, Fudge Cake, Peanut Butter
Cuisine American
Servings 20

Equipment

  • Glass 9X13-inch Pan

Ingredients
  

Fudge Cake

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder I used Hershey's Dark
  • 2 teaspoons espresso powder optional but enhances the chocolate flavor
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Peanut Butter Filling

  • 16 ounces about 1 & 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter

Chocolate Frosting

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/3 cup buttermilk
  • 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 9” x 13” baking pan. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, and baking soda.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine butter, cocoa powder, espresso powder(if using), and water. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat.
  • With an electric mixer on medium speed, beat chocolate mixture into dry mixture until thoroughly blended.
  • Add eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla. Beat for 1 minute (batter will be thin). Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until an inserted wooden pick comes out clean.
  • Cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack. Carefully spread peanut butter over warm cake. Cool completely.
  • To Make Frosting: Combine 1/2 cup butter or margarine, 1/4 cup cocoa, and buttermilk in a small sauce pan.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Pour over confectioners' sugar, stirring until smooth. Stir in vanilla.
  • Spread chocolate frosting over peanut butter on the cake. Cut into squares.
Keyword Chocolate Dessert, Christmas, Peanut Butter