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Chocolate Peanut Butter Delights

Chocolate Peanut Butter Delights

Discover the ultimate Chocolate Peanut Butter Delights with soft chocolate cakes and creamy peanut butter frosting Perfect for any occasion
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 49 minutes
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cups vegetable shortening
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 teaspoon espresso powder
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3 cups powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Large mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Dissolve espresso powder in warm water in a separate cup.
  4. In a mixer bowl, combine shortening and sugar; beat until pale and fluffy.
  5. Add egg, vanilla, milk, and espresso mixture; mix until glossy.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  7. Use a medium cookie scoop to drop mounds of batter onto baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 12-14 minutes; test if cakes spring back when gently pressed.
  9. Let cakes cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  10. To make the frosting, beat room-temperature butter and peanut butter until smooth.
  11. Add vanilla, then gradually add sifted powdered sugar until thick and pillowy.
  12. Match cake pairs by size, spread frosting on one flat side, and sandwich with another cake.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 120IUCalcium: 25mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients like egg and milk are at room temperature for a smoother batter. Sift powdered sugar for a lump-free frosting. If frosting is too soft, let it sit for 10 minutes to firm up. Use a cookie scoop for uniform cake sizes. For storage, keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days. For long-term, freeze individually wrapped pies for up to 3 months.
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