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Chocolate Snack Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting
Chocolate Snack Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting
Chocolate Snack Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting cover
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Chocolate Snack Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting

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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a 9x9 inch square pan with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, combine the cocoa powders, chocolate, and hot coffee together. If the chocolate does not fully melt, heat in the microwave in 20 second intervals until fully melted.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugars, espresso powder, baking powder, and salt.
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To the dry ingredients, add the oil, milk, yogurt, eggs and vanilla. Whisk until fully combined.
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Add in the chocolate mixture and whisk until fully combined.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
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Allow cake to cool in the pan for a few minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
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In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the butter until smooth.
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Add the peanut butter and mix until fully combined.
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While mixing on low speed, slowly add the powdered sugar.
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Turn the speed up to medium, then add the salt and the heavy cream and beat until smooth.
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Frost the cake as desired and enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Bloom Your Cocoa Powder 🍫
    Whisk your dutch process and black cocoa powders with hot coffee before adding to the batter to intensify chocolate flavor and eliminate any raw cocoa taste.
  • Greek Yogurt Substitution Secret 🥄
    The greek yogurt adds moisture and tang that deepens chocolate flavor—don't skip it or substitute with regular yogurt, as it changes the cake's crumb structure and richness.
  • Espresso Powder Magic ✨
    Add a pinch of espresso powder to both the cake batter and peanut butter frosting to amplify chocolate notes without making the cake taste like coffee.
  • Cream Your Peanut Butter Properly 🥜
    Beat softened peanut butter with butter for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy before adding sugar—this incorporates air for a mousse-like frosting instead of a dense spread.
  • Cool Completely Before Frosting ❄️
    Wait until the cake is completely room temperature (at least 1 hour) before frosting to prevent the peanut butter layer from melting and sliding off the sides.

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Hi! I'm Sloane, welcome to Sloane’s Table! I am a Dartmouth College alumna, professional baker, recipe developer, and food photographer. Here, you will find tried & true bakery-worthy recipes ranging from simple sweets to technical pastries. Whether you are looking to challenge yourself and improve your baking skills or just want an easy, trust-worthy recipe, you're in the right place.

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