Rich, decadent, and a perfect pairing of flavors, this Chocolate Peanut Butter Bundt Cake is a dessert lover’s dream come true. The moist chocolate cake is laced with a creamy peanut butter swirl, creating a marbled masterpiece in every slice. Topped with a glossy chocolate ganache and a drizzle of peanut butter glaze, this cake is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for celebrations, potlucks, or simply indulging in your favorite flavor duo, this bundt cake is bound to impress both the eye and the palate.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¾ cups buttermilk
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
For the Ganache:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
For the Peanut Butter Glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Batter:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan, ensuring all crevices are coated.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the buttermilk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Add the Peanut Butter Swirl:
- Remove 1 cup of the batter and mix it with the ½ cup of peanut butter until smooth.
- Pour half of the chocolate batter into the prepared bundt pan. Spoon the peanut butter batter over the top, then cover with the remaining chocolate batter. Use a knife to swirl the batters together gently.
- Bake the Cake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Ganache:
- Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until just simmering. Pour it over the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Let sit for 2 minutes, then whisk until smooth and glossy.
- Once the cake is cool, pour the ganache over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides.
- Prepare the Peanut Butter Glaze:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, peanut butter, and milk until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the ganache-topped cake.
- Serve:
- Let the cake sit for 10–15 minutes to allow the toppings to set. Slice and serve!
Enjoy the ultimate combination of chocolate and peanut butter in this show-stopping bundt cake!
