If you’re a chocolate peanut butter like me, you’re going to fall in love with this Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake. A deliciously moist chocolate cake pairs perfectly with a creamy peanut butter frosting! And we cannot forget that peanut butter is the star of the show, but not just any peanut butter, G2G Peanut Butter. This peanut butter has such clean ingredients and is so natural, which makes it that much better for you too, which is a huge win in my book!
I have always been the type of girl that could eat peanut butter by the spoonful, and the G2G kind is that much better. I love that it’s semi-smooth, so it pairs perfectly with everything—I’ve tried it in my protein shakes, on toast with bananas, and of course in this delicious chocolate cake!
Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
- Rich Chocolate Base: The cake is moist, fluffy, and deeply chocolaty—a perfect complement to the frosting.
- Decadent Peanut Butter Frosting: Thanks to G2G Peanut Butter, the frosting is creamy, rich, and loaded with authentic peanut flavor.
- Easy to Make: With straightforward steps and simple ingredients, you can whip up this cake in under an hour.
- Perfect for Any Occasion: Whether it’s a birthday, a potluck, or just a Tuesday night, this cake is guaranteed to impress.
Ingredients for Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
For the Chocolate Cake:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup boiling water
For the Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup G2G Peanut Butter
Instructions for Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
For the Chocolate Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x9-inch pan with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, egg, milk, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, whisking for about 2 minutes until combined.
- Stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin—this is normal! Pour it into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely.
For the Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting:
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter until creamy. Add cream cheese and mix until smooth.
- Incorporate the G2G Peanut Butter, beating until fully combined.
- Gradually mix in powdered sugar until the frosting is smooth and silky.
Assembly:
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled chocolate cake.
- Slice into squares and serve with a glass of cold milk!
Why G2G Peanut Butter is the Game-Changer
Not all peanut butters are created equal, and G2G Peanut Butter proves this with its unbeatable freshness and quality. It’s free of preservatives and loaded with the kind of pure peanut taste that shines in every dish.
Plus, if you order with my code “TGWWH” you will get 15% off your order.
It’s not just the peanut butter from G2G that is irresistible though– I am a HUGE fan of their protein bars. I have been buying these bars for years, and I mean it. I only work with brands that I truly am passionate about, and this one is definitely up there in quality. This company is local to me, and I love supporting local.
Easy & Quick Recipe
Cut a generous slice, pour a cold glass of milk, and enjoy the delicious chocolate and peanut butter in every bite in under one hour!
G2G Peanut Butter transforms this chocolate cake into something extraordinary. Its semi-smooth texture adds a playful, unexpected twist that makes the actual cake taste amazing! Whether you’re making this for a special occasion or as a treat for yourself, this cake is guaranteed to impress.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
Equipment
- 1 9x9 baking dish
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cake:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup boiling water
For the Peanut Butter Frosting:
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup G2G brand peanut butter
Instructions
For the Chocolate Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9x9 pan with cooking spray or line with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the wet ingredients minus the boiling water: sugar, eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.
- In a separate, medium sized bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk for 2 minutes, or until well combined.
- Stir in the boiling water and pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean in the middle of the cake. Let cool while you prepare the peanut butter frosting
For the Peanut Butter Frosting:
- In a mixing bowl, use an electric beater to beat the butter until softened well. Add in the cream cheese and beat again until creamed with the butter well.
- Beat in the G2G Peanut Butter until a creamy consistency forms.
- Add in the powdered sugar slowly, and combine until it all forms a beautiful and silk frosting.
- Add frosting to the top of the cooled chocolate cake and spread evenly across the top.
- Slice and enjoy with a glass of milk!
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