Ingredients
For the Cake
• 1 ¾ cups flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• ¾ cup cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ½ cup hot water
Peanut Butter Cream
• ½ cup peanut butter
• ½ cup butter (at room temperature)
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2–3 tablespoons milk
For the topping
• Chocolate sauce or melted chocolate
• Peanut pieces (optional)
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Preparation
1. Preparing the Cake
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a medium bowl, mix the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until smooth.
5. Finally, add the hot water and stir gently (the batter will be runny).
6. Pour the batter into a greased 22 cm round cake pan.
7. Bake for 30–35 minutes. A toothpick should come out clean.
8. Once the cake has cooled, cut it in half horizontally.
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2. Preparing the Peanut Butter Cream
1. Beat the butter and peanut butter with a mixer for 2–3 minutes.
2. Add the powdered sugar and mix well.
3. If the mixture does not thicken, add 2–3 tablespoons of milk.
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3. Assembling the Cake
1. Place the bottom layer of the cake on a serving plate.
2. Spread half of the peanut butter cream on top.
3. Cover with the top layer and spread the remaining cream over the entire cake.
4. Pour chocolate sauce or melted chocolate on top.
5. Garnish with peanut pieces, if desired.
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Times
• Prep: 20 min
• Bake: 30–35 min
• Total: 1 hour
Tips
• Adding hot water at the last stage is important to make the cake softer.
• If you chill the peanut butter cream in the fridge for 15–20 minutes, it will be easier to spread.
• If you gently warm the chocolate sauce before pouring it, it will create a beautiful shine on the cake.
