CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING

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Flavorful and Moist: Your New Go-To Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting

Although the title above nods to a classic fry-night favorite, today’s star is a bakery-worthy Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting. Rich, tender, and deeply chocolatey, this cake pairs beautifully with a fluffy, salty-sweet peanut butter frosting. Moreover, the whole process stays simple, approachable, and reliable for any home baker. You’ll whisk, bake, and frost like a pro—then slice into a crowd-pleasing dessert that tastes like a celebration. For another chocolatey fix later, you might also enjoy this gooey pan dessert: Chocolate Cobbler.

Because the batter relies on a tested box-mix base, consistency comes easy. Yet the frosting brings homemade warmth and nostalgic flavor. So, from weeknight dessert to birthday centerpiece, Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting delivers every time. If you love quick, big-payoff bakes, bookmark this comfort classic and keep your mixer handy. And if brownies are your thing, save these ultra-fudgy treats for next time: The Best Homemade Brownies.

Pro Tips for the Perfect Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting

1. Bake, Then Cool Completely: Patience matters. Let the chocolate cake cool fully before spreading frosting, so the buttercream stays fluffy and doesn’t melt.
2. Room-Temp Fats Win: Soften margarine to room temperature. Consequently, your peanut butter frosting will whip smoothly and spread effortlessly.
3. Whip for Lightness: After the frosting comes together, whip it 30–60 seconds longer. Therefore, it traps tiny air pockets for a softer, bakery-style finish.
4. Gentle Spreading Technique: Use a small offset spatula. Then nudge frosting across the surface with light, sweeping motions to protect the tender crumb.
5. Flavor Balance Check: Taste and adjust milk or powdered sugar. As a result, you’ll dial in the perfect sweet-salt balance for Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting.
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Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting Recipe

• Preparation time: 15 minutes
• Baking time: 28–35 minutes (per box directions for 9×13-inch)
• Servings: 12–16
• Equipment: 9×13-inch pan, mixing bowls, whisk, hand mixer or stand mixer, spatula, offset spatula

With this rich chocolate cake and cloud-light peanut butter frosting, your kitchen becomes a sweet-tooth sanctuary. It’s simple, consistent, and totally irresistible. For a fun brunch bake to add to your rotation, peek at these pillowy treats: Sticky Bun Breakfast Ring.

Ingredients:

▢1 box chocolate cake mix
▢ingredients needed to make cake mix; eggs, oil and water
▢½ cup (1 stick) margarine, softened to room temperature
▢¾ cup Reese’s creamy peanut butter
▢2 cups powdered sugar
▢2 Tablespoons milk
▢1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional sides to complement your cake slice later: tender Easy Dutch Oven No-Knead Bread for brunch spreads, or tangy-sweet Amazing Lemon Brownies for a citrusy dessert duo.

Directions:

1. Mix and Bake the Chocolate Cake: Prepare 1 box chocolate cake mix according to the package for a 9×13-inch pan, using the required eggs, oil, and water. Then pour into a greased pan and bake as directed (typically 28–35 minutes). The cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
2. Cool Completely: Set the pan on a wire rack. Next, allow the chocolate cake to cool to room temperature. This step prevents the frosting from softening or sliding.
3. Start the Peanut Butter Frosting: In a mixing bowl, combine ½ cup margarine (softened) and ¾ cup Reese’s creamy peanut butter. Beat until perfectly smooth and creamy, scraping the bowl as needed.
4. Finish the Frosting: Add 2 cups powdered sugar, 2 Tablespoons milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Then beat until the frosting turns fluffy and spreadable. If it’s too thick, add milk ½ Tablespoon at a time. If it’s too thin, add a tablespoon of powdered sugar and beat again.
5. Frost with a Light Hand: Dollop frosting across the cooled cake. Afterward, gently spread with an offset spatula. Avoid pressing too hard or dragging, which can lift crumbs and mar the finish.
6. Slice and Serve: Cut into neat squares. Serve the Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting at room temperature for the softest crumb and the best flavor.

Make-Ahead and Storing Notes (for Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting)

• Make-Ahead: Bake the cake one day early, cool, cover, and keep at room temperature. Then frost the next day for peak texture.
• Storage: Cover leftovers tightly. They keep 2–3 days at room temp, or up to 5 days refrigerated. Bring slices to room temp before serving so the frosting relaxes.
• Freezing: Freeze unfrosted cake slabs, well wrapped, for up to 2 months. Thaw, then add the fresh peanut butter frosting.

Troubleshooting (because great cake matters)

• Dry Cake? Measure oil and water carefully and avoid overbaking. Check 2–3 minutes early.
• Dense Texture? Mix just until combined. Overmixing can tighten the crumb.
• Too-Sweet Frosting? Balance with a pinch of salt or a splash more milk for a softer sweetness.
• Crumb Pulling Up? Crumb-coat with a thin layer of frosting, chill 10 minutes, then add the final layer.

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Ready to Relish!

This luscious Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting delivers bakery flavor without bakery fuss. Each bite marries cocoa-rich tenderness with silky peanut butter cream, and every slice feels like a small celebration. So, gather your ingredients, cue a favorite playlist, and bake something that brings everyone to the table smiling. Then watch it disappear, fork by fork, crumb by crumb—because some desserts simply have that irresistible pull. Enjoy!

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