Chocolate Peanut Butter Chewy Cake Recipe
Chocolate Peanut Butter Chewy Cake Recipe is rich, soft and full of bold flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 175°C or 350°F. Line the baking pan with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Mix well and set aside.
Mix Butter and Sugar
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth and creamy.
Add Eggs and Vanilla
- Add eggs one at a time. Mix well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
Add Peanut Butter
- Warm peanut butter slightly. Add to the mixture and stir until smooth and fully combined.
Combine Dry and Wet
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Stir gently until no dry flour remains.
Add Chocolate Chips
- Fold chocolate chips into the batter evenly. Do not overmix.
Pour into Pan
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake the Cake
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. The center should look slightly soft but not wet.
Cool Before Slicing
- Remove from oven and cool completely. Slice into squares once fully set.
Notes
- Do not overbake for chewy texture.
- Add chopped peanuts for crunch.
- Swirl extra peanut butter on top before baking.
- Use dark chocolate chips for deeper flavor.
- Sprinkle sea salt on top for sweet and salty taste.
- Add a peanut butter frosting layer for extra richness