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Chocolate Peanut Butter Bundt Cake

A decadent cake featuring rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter, perfect for family gatherings and special occasions.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Baking, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 3/4 cups 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 3/4 cups 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup 3/4 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder, plus 1 tablespoon for dusting
  • 2 teaspoons 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • 2 large 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup 3/4 cup sour cream, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup buttermilk, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup hot brewed coffee or hot water
For the Peanut Butter Filling
  • 3/4 cup 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 4 ounces 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
For the Topping
  • 1 jar (10 ounces) 1 jar (10 ounces) strawberry jelly, warmed
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter, melted

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Generously spray a 10-inch bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray and dust with additional cocoa powder.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, sour cream, and buttermilk until smooth.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until just combined, then add the hot coffee (or water) and mix until the batter is smooth.
  6. In a separate bowl, blend peanut butter, cream cheese, light brown sugar, one egg, vanilla extract, flour, and salt with a mixer until creamy.
  7. Pour 2/3 of the chocolate batter into the bundt pan, distribute the peanut butter filling over it, and top with remaining batter.
Baking & Cooling
  1. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate and allow to cool completely.
Topping & Serving
  1. Once cooled, drizzle warmed strawberry jelly and melted peanut butter over the cake.
  2. Cut into slices and serve.

Notes

Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Ensure all dairy items are at room temperature for optimal mixing.