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Chocolate Peanut Butter Sheet Cake

A moist, tender chocolate sheet cake topped with a creamy peanut butter layer and a sweet vanilla glaze. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for a crowd, delivering the classic and beloved chocolate and peanut butter flavor combination.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time
2 hr
Serves
16
Difficulty
Medium
Per serving
461 kcal
Vegetarian

Allergen information: may contain eggs, gluten, milk, nuts, and peanuts. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Sheet Cake

Mise en place

Ingredients

cake

  • 2 cupall-purpose flour
  • 2 cupgranulated sugar
  • 1 tspbaking soda
  • 0.5 tspsalt
  • 227 gunsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 cupwater
  • 0.5 cupunsweetened cocoa powder
  • 0.5 cupbuttermilk
  • 2 pcsegg, large, lightly beaten
  • 1 tspvanilla extract

peanut butter layer

  • 340 gcreamy peanut butter

glaze

  • 1.5 cuppowdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tbspunsalted butter, melted
  • 4 tbspbuttermilk
  • 1 tspvanilla extract

Equipment

saucepan · large bowl · spatula · wire rack · oven · whisk · 9x13 inch baking pan

The method

Step by step

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease and flour a 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) baking pan.

    About 5 min

    Cook’s note: Using parchment paper on the bottom of the pan will guarantee the cake doesn't stick.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt.

    About 2 min

  3. 3

    In a medium saucepan, combine the water, unsweetened cocoa powder, and cubed unsalted butter from the cake ingredients. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the butter is fully melted and everything is combined.

    About 5 min

    Cook’s note: Stir constantly to prevent the cocoa from scorching on the bottom of the pan.

  4. 4

    Pour the hot chocolate mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined.

    About 1 min

  5. 5

    In a small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, beaten eggs, and vanilla extract from the cake ingredients.

    About 1 min

  6. 6

    Pour the buttermilk mixture into the batter and whisk gently until smooth. Be careful not to overmix.

    About 1 min

    Cook’s note: Overmixing can result in a tough cake.

  7. 7

    Pour the finished batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it into an even layer.

    About 1 min

  8. 8

    Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

    About 25 min

  9. 9

    Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This will take about an hour.

    About 1 hr

    Cook’s note: Frosting a warm cake will cause the frosting to melt and slide off.

  10. 10

    Once the cake is cool, carefully spread the creamy peanut butter over the top in an even layer.

    About 3 min

    Cook’s note: If your peanut butter is very stiff, you can warm it gently in the microwave for 15-20 seconds to make it easier to spread.

  11. 11

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the sifted powdered sugar, melted butter, buttermilk, and vanilla extract from the glaze ingredients until a smooth, pourable glaze forms.

    About 1 min

    Cook’s note: If the glaze is too thick, add more buttermilk, one teaspoon at a time. If too thin, add more powdered sugar.

  12. 12

    Pour the glaze over the peanut butter layer and use a spatula to spread it evenly to the edges.

    About 2 min

  13. 13

    Let the cake rest for at least 15 minutes to allow the glaze to set before slicing and serving.

    About 15 min

Per serving

Nutrition

37%Score
Calories
460.9kcal
Protein
9g
Carbs
55.2g
Fat
25g
Fibre
2.9g
Sugar
38.6g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store covered in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for longer.

Reheating

Serve at room temperature; allow to sit for 30 minutes if refrigerated before serving.