Description
A rich and indulgent chocolate cake with a gooey peanut butter center, perfect for family gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the unsalted butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the peanut butter to the butter and sugar mixture and mix until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the milk.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Allow to cool for 15 minutes before serving, warm with optional toppings like ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, substitute butter with coconut oil. Use almond flour for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, peanut butter cake, gooey cake, dessert, family recipe, indulgent dessert