Peanut Butter Chocolate Berry Cake
Indulge in layers of moist chocolate cake filled with creamy peanut butter frosting, fresh strawberries, cherries, and grapes. A delightful combination of sweet and nutty flavors in every bite.
ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup fresh grapes, whole
steps
- 1.
Preheat oven to 350°F and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2.
In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla, and beat until smooth.
- 3.
Divide batter between pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Let cool.
- 4.
In another bowl, beat peanut butter and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and cream until frosting is fluffy.
- 5.
Place one cake layer on a plate and spread half of the frosting. Top with strawberries and cherries. Add the second layer, spread remaining frosting, and decorate with grapes.
- 6.
Chill for an hour before serving.
