Delectable Chocolate Cake with Creamy Peanut Butter Icing
Enjoy the rich flavors of chocolate cake with peanut butter icing, a perfect dessert for any celebration.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking pan
- Mixing bowls
- - Stand mixer
- Whisk
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups golden barrel organic cane sugar
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup golden barrel coconut oil melted
- 1 cup hot, strong-brewed coffee
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
For the Peanut Butter Icing
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 2 cups golden barrel confectioners' sugar
- 2 tbsp half and half or milk
Instructions
Cake Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Prepare a 9x13" baking pan by applying nonstick cooking spray and lightly dusting it with flour.
- Whisk together the dry ingredients in a small bowl: flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine the dry mix with sugar and cocoa powder in a large bowl. Add the beaten eggs, melted coconut oil, hot brewed coffee, milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into your prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Cool on a rack until completely cooled.
Icing Preparation
- Cream together the peanut butter and softened butter until well combined.
- Add confectioners' sugar and half and half. Beat on high speed until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the icing generously over the cooled cake.
Notes
Optional: Top with chopped peanuts for an added crunch.