Chocolate-Peanut Butter Fun Cake
Chocolate-Peanut Butter Fun Cake is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPreheat oven to 350°F.
Coat bottom and sides of pan with nonstick spray; line bottom of pan with parchment paper.
Whisk flour and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl.
Add oil, vanilla, and 1 1/4 cups water; whisk until smooth.
Fold in chopped chocolate.
Scrape into prepared pan; smooth top.
Bake until a tester comes out clean when inserted into center, 35-40 minutes.
Let cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
Combine sugar and egg whites in a medium metal bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water.
Whisk constantly until sugar dissolves and mixture is hot to the touch, 3-4 minutes.
Remove from heat; using an electric mixer, beat on high speed until cool and thick, 5-6 minutes.
Beat in vanilla, then peanut butter.
With mixer running, add butter a few pieces at a time, beating to blend between additions.
Season with salt.
Run a thin knife around pan to release cake.
Invert cake onto a serving plate.
Spread peanut butter buttercream over top.
Garnish with chopped chocolate and peanuts.
DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead.
Store airtight at room temperature.
Cut into 2" squares.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.