Chocolate and Peanut Butter Cake

Chocolate and Peanut Butter Cake

Ingredients:

For the cake:

 * 250 g flour

 * 250 g sugar

 * 60 g cocoa powder

 * 1 tsp baking powder

 * 1 tsp baking soda

 * 1 pinch of salt

 * 2 eggs

 * 240 ml milk

 * 120 ml oil

 * 240 ml hot water

For the cream:

 * 250 g softened butter

 * 200 g peanut butter

 * 200 g powdered sugar

 * 2 tbsp milk

For the decoration:

 * 80 g crushed peanuts

 * 80 g chocolate shavings

Instructions:

 * Pre-heat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease two round cake pans.

 * In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

 * Add the eggs, milk, and oil, then mix well.

 * Gradually pour in the hot water while mixing (the batter will be quite runny/liquid).

 * Divide the batter evenly between the two pans and bake for 30 to 35 minutes.

 * Let them cool completely before removing from the pans.

 * To make the cream, whip the butter together with the peanut butter, then gradually add the powdered sugar and milk.

 * Place the first cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of cream over it.

 * Place the second cake layer on top and cover the entire cake (top and sides) with the remaining cream.

 * Sprinkle the crushed peanuts and chocolate shavings over the top.

 * Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.