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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake for One

This Mini Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake is adorable! It's a lot of fun to make, and it's the perfect cake to surprise a friend with on their birthday!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword best cake recipe, chocolate peanut butter cake, homemade birthday cake, homemade cake recipe, layer cake recipe, mini cake recipe, peanut butter cake, small cake recipe
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Calories 2291kcal
Author Jenny

Equipment

  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp canola or vegetable oil
  • 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp milk
  • 1/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and spry 12.5 ounce can with non stick cooking spray.
  • Place flour, cocoa, sugar, salt, baking soda, egg, oil and vanilla into a large mixing bowl. Melt chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl in 30 second intervals until smooth. Pour into bowl and mix all ingredients until well combined.
  • Pour batter into prepared can and bake for 25-30 minutes or until baked through. Remove and loosen edges with a knife. Let cool for 10 minutes then remove from can by flipping over firmly. Let cool completely then cut in half lengthwise.
  • Place peanut butter, powdered sugar and milk into a small bowl and mix until smooth. Spread over bottom cake and place second cake on top.
  • Place chocolate chips in microwave safe bowl and melt in 30 second intervals until smooth. Place butter and powdered sugar in small bowl, mixing to combine and add melted chocolate, mixing until combined. Spread evenly over cake and top with sprinkles.

Nutrition

Calories: 2291kcal | Carbohydrates: 227g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 146g | Saturated Fat: 60g | Cholesterol: 291mg | Sodium: 1280mg | Potassium: 1066mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 177g | Vitamin A: 1657IU | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 10mg