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Chocolate Sheet Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting

Chocolate Sheet Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting

The ultimate comfort food, the Chocolate Sheet Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting is rich, moist, and oh-so-decadent. This easy weeknight dessert is perfect for any occasion, and it’s sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Make it tonight and enjoy a slice of happiness!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 3/4 cup Dutch process cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ cups Sugar
  • 8 tablespoons Unsalted butter softened
  • 1/3 cup Vegetable oil
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1/2 cup Freshly brewed coffee
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter softened
  • 4 tablespoons Cream cheese softened
  • 2/3 cup Peanut butter
  • 3 to 4 cups Powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons Milk if needed

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Chef's Knife
  • Food Processor
  • Frying Pan
  • Wooden Spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 9x13 inch pan with nonstick baking spray.
  2. In the bowl of your electric mixer bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cocoa, and sugar. Add in the softened butter and oil and mix on low speed until the mixture combines and begins to look like sand.
  3. With the mixer on low speed, beat in the milk, coffee, and vanilla extract until combined. Beat in the eggs one at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Once the batter is smooth and combined, pour it into the baking pan.
  4. Bake the cake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a tested inserted into the center comes back clean. Remove the cake and let it cool completely.
  5. If desired, you can invert the cake onto a platter or piece of parchment paper before frosting.
  6. To make the frosting, beat the butter, cream cheese, and peanut butter in the bowl of your electric mixer until creamy and combined. Beat in the powdered sugar gradually, about 1 cup at a time, until a fluffy frosting begins to form. Beat in the vanilla extract and salt. If the mixture is too thick, beat in 1 tablespoon of milk.
  7. Frost the cooled cake with the peanut butter frosting. If desired, you can drizzle melted chocolate over top. I usually just melt about ½ cup of chocolate chips in the microwave and drizzle it over top. Slice and serve!

Notes

  • Tip 1: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
  • Tip 2: This cake can be frozen for up to three months.
  • Tip 3: Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
  • Tip 4: Feel free to adjust the sweetness of the frosting to your liking.
  • Tip 5: Add sprinkles or nuts for decoration.