Are you ready to elevate your dessert game? Look no further, as Danielle Kartes graciously shares a show-stopping creation from her new baking cookbook, “Butter, Flour, Sugar, Joy.” Brace yourselves for the delectable journey of the Bangin’ Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Fluff Frosting – a mouthwatering masterpiece that promises to delight your taste buds and wow your guests.
Ingredients:
For the Chocolate Cake:
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup melted butter
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 4 eggs
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 (3-ounce) dark chocolate baking bar, melted
- ½ cup boiling hot water or coffee
For the Peanut Butter Fluff Frosting:
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup of your favorite peanut butter
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
- 3-4 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- ½ cup roasted salted peanuts, for topping
Directions:
- Preparation: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Butter, flour, and line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the cake.
- Cake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, flour, melted butter, buttermilk, cocoa powder, eggs, baking powder, vanilla, and salt. Gently mix until the ingredients come together.
- Chocolate Elixir: Once the batter is well-mixed, introduce the melted dark chocolate and hot water or coffee. Blend until smooth, ensuring to scrape down the sides of the bowl to incorporate all the heavenly flavors.
- Baking Bliss: Pour the luscious batter into the prepared pan. Bake for approximately 28 to 32 minutes, keeping a watchful eye to prevent overbaking. The cake is ready when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Peanut Butter Fluff Frosting: In another bowl, whip together softened cream cheese, peanut butter, and butter until velvety smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then add confectioners’ sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly until you achieve a delectable, fluffy frosting.
- Assembly: Once the cake has cooled to perfection, generously dollop the peanut butter fluff frosting onto the cake, spreading it out in delightful swirls. Top it off with roasted salted peanuts for a crunchy, nutty finish.
- Serving Joy: Gather your loved ones, slice into this heavenly creation, and indulge in sweet bliss. The Bangin’ Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Fluff Frosting is a symphony of flavors and textures that will undoubtedly leave your guests craving for more.
Prepare to be the star of every gathering with this irresistible dessert. So, what are you waiting for? Dive into the world of decadence and let your taste buds dance with joy as you savor every bite of this extraordinary creation. Enjoy!
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