Chocolate Peanut Butter Bundt Cake Recipe

5 from 1 vote

This delightful dessert is a marriage of two classic flavors that will leave your taste buds craving for more. With its moist and tender crumb, and a luscious swirl of peanut butter running through the chocolatey goodness, this cake is guaranteed to impress both chocolate and peanut butter lovers alike.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Bundt Cake, Chocolate Peanut Butter

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1 5

Servings People

Calories 350kcal

Equipment

1 baking pan
1 Mixing bowl

Ingredients

2 cups All-purpose flour
1½ cups Granulated sugar
¾ cups Unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp Baking powder
½ tsp Baking soda
½ tsp Salt
1 cup Milk
½ cup Vegetable oil
2 large Eggs
1 tsp Vanilla extract
1 cup Hot water
½ cup Creamy peanut butter

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan to ensure the cake doesn't stick.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk them together until well combined.
Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer, beat the mixture on medium speed until well combined and smooth.
Gradually add the hot water to the batter, mixing on low speed. Be careful not to overmix. The batter will be thin, but that's what will give the cake its moist and tender texture.
Pour half of the batter into the prepared bundt pan, spreading it evenly. Using a spoon, dollop the peanut butter onto the batter, making sure to leave a space around the edges. Swirl the peanut butter gently into the batter using a butter knife or a skewer.
Pour the remaining batter over the peanut butter layer, ensuring it covers the peanut butter completely. Smooth the top with a spatula.
Place the bundt pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully invert the pan onto a wire rack to release the cake. Allow it to cool completely before serving.

Notes

Tips and tricks for baking the perfect bundt cake

Baking a perfect bundt cake requires a few extra steps and precautions. Here are some tips and tricks to ensure your Chocolate Peanut Butter Bundt Cake comes out flawlessly:

Grease and flour the bundt pan generously to prevent the cake from sticking to the pan. You can also use baking spray with flour for added convenience.
Ensure that all the ingredients are at room temperature before starting the baking process. This helps in achieving a better texture and even baking.
Be careful not to overmix the batter after adding the hot water. Overmixing can lead to a dense and tough cake. Mix until the ingredients are just combined.
When swirling the peanut butter into the batter, don't overdo it. A few gentle swirls are enough to create a beautiful marbled effect.
To check if the cake is fully baked, insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean or with a few crumbs clinging to it, the cake is ready. If the toothpick has wet batter on it, continue baking for a few more minutes.

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