Description
A delightful dessert that combines rich chocolate flavor with creamy peanut butter, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder and salt. Gradually mix this into the wet ingredients.
- If desired, fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Allow the cake to cool before serving.
Notes
Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Store in an airtight container for up to three days at room temperature or one week in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cake, peanut butter, chocolate, dessert, gooey