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Chocolate Peanut Butter Bundt Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 14 servings

Description

A rich and decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Bundt Cake that combines moist peanut butter and chocolate batters swirled together to create a stunning marbled effect. Topped with a creamy peanut butter glaze and finished with a glossy chocolate drizzle, this cake is perfect for peanut butter and chocolate lovers looking for an impressive dessert to serve at gatherings or special occasions.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients for Cake Batter

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups milk

Flavorings for Batter

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup good quality chocolate (semi-sweet recommended), melted

Glaze Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup half and half
  • 1/2 cup additional good quality chocolate, melted (for drizzle)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan thoroughly, then set it aside to ensure the cake doesn’t stick during baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This ensures all leavening agents and salt are evenly distributed throughout your batter.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a stand mixer, beat the softened butter on medium speed until smooth. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue beating until the mixture is combined and no longer grainy. Then, add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to create a smooth batter.
  4. Add Sour Cream and Vanilla: Beat in the sour cream and vanilla extract until the batter is nicely blended and creamy.
  5. Incorporate Dry Ingredients and Milk: Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the batter, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix just until combined, approximately two minutes, to avoid overmixing and maintain cake tenderness.
  6. Divide and Flavor Batters: Transfer half of the batter into a separate bowl and gently fold in the melted chocolate. Into the remaining half, stir in the creamy peanut butter until well incorporated, creating two distinct flavorful batters.
  7. Layer and Swirl Batter in Pan: Alternately spoon dollops of the chocolate and peanut butter batters into the prepared bundt pan, filling it about 3/4 full. Use a knife to gently swirl the two batters together for a beautiful marbled effect. Any leftover batter can be baked as a separate loaf cake.
  8. Bake the Cake: Place the bundt pan in the oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Once baked, let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes to set before carefully inverting it onto a cake plate to cool completely.
  9. Prepare Peanut Butter Glaze: In a stand mixer, combine the powdered sugar and peanut butter. Gradually add the half and half while mixing until you achieve a thick, pourable drizzle consistency suitable for glazing.
  10. Glaze and Decorate: Once the cake has fully cooled, drizzle the peanut butter glaze evenly over the surface. Then, enhance the presentation by drizzling the additional melted chocolate over and between the peanut butter drizzle lines, creating a visually striking and delicious finish.

Notes

  • If you prefer, use bitter or milk chocolate instead of semi-sweet according to your taste preference.
  • Make sure not to overmix the batter after adding flour to keep the cake moist and tender.
  • Filling the bundt pan only three-quarters full prevents batter overflow during baking.
  • The leftover batter can be baked as a loaf cake for an extra treat.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before applying the glaze to prevent it from melting and sliding off.
  • Use a high-quality peanut butter for the best flavor impact in both batter and glaze.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://quickandsweetrecipes.com/chocolate-peanut-butter-bundt-cake-recipe/