Decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Volcano Cake Recipe

Indulge in the rich and irresistible combination of chocolate and peanut butter with this mouth-watering Chocolate Peanut Butter Volcano Cake. This cake is a dessert lover's dream, with its moist chocolate cake, gooey peanut butter center, and velvety chocolate lava. It's perfect for special occasions or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth. With this recipe, you'll learn how to create a dessert that looks as impressive as it tastes.

Ingredients

• For the Cake:
• 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water
• For the Peanut Butter Filling:
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• For the Chocolate Volcano Lava:
• 1 and 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and salt.
3. Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
4. Stir in the boiling water slowly. The batter will be thin, but that's what makes the cake moist.
5. Pour the cake batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. While the cake is baking, prepare the peanut butter filling. In a bowl, cream together the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and softened butter until smooth.
7. Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Using a serrated knife, slice the cooled cake horizontally into two layers.
9. Spread the peanut butter filling evenly on the bottom layer of the cake.
10. Place the top layer of the cake over the filling, creating a sandwich.
11. In a heatproof bowl, combine the chocolate chips, heavy cream, and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
12. Pour the chocolate lava over the top of the cake, starting from the center and allowing it to drip down the sides, resembling a volcanic eruption.
13. Let the chocolate set for a few minutes before serving. Serve the cake at room temperature for the best taste and texture.
14. Enjoy this indulgent chocolate peanut butter volcano cake with your friends and family!

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