Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake Recipe

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• • Eggs: 3 large
  • Salt: a pinch

• • Vanilla Sugar: 1 teaspoon
  • Granulated Sugar: 50g (1.76 oz)
  • Milk: 50 ml (1.76 oz)

• • Vegetable Oil: 30 ml (1 fl oz)
  • All-Purpose Flour: 70g (2.46 oz)
  • Cocoa Powder: 15g (0.5 oz)

For the Frosting:

• • Softened Butter: 20g (0.7 oz)
  • Powdered Sugar: 10g (0.3 oz)
  • Peanut Butter: 50g (1.76 oz)

• Whipping Cream: 100 ml (3.5 fl oz)

For the Chocolate Ganache:

• • Dark Chocolate: 120g (4.2 oz)
  • Peanuts: 10g (0.3 oz, chopped for garnish)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Cake Batter

1. 1. Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 180°C (356°F). Grease and flour a round cake pan (approximately 8 inches in diameter) or line it with parchment paper.
   2. Whisk the Eggs: In a mixing bowl, crack the three eggs and add a pinch of salt and the vanilla sugar. Use a hand mixer or a whisk to beat the eggs until they become frothy and pale in color.
   3. Add Sugar and Milk: Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue to whisk until it dissolves. Next, pour in the milk and vegetable oil, mixing until fully combined.

1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour and cocoa powder. This ensures there are no lumps and gives the cake a lighter texture.
2. Mix the Batter: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the cake dense.