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Homemade Peanut Butter Chocolate Buckeye Cake Recipe

Midwest Buckeye Cake with Peanut Butter and Chocolate

Alex Carter
A decadent, layered cake inspired by the classic Midwest buckeye candy, featuring a moist peanut butter cake, creamy peanut butter filling, and rich chocolate frosting. This showstopper dessert is perfect for celebrations and delivers a nostalgic, irresistible flavor combination.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 520 kcal

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter divided
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 2 cups powdered sugar for frosting
  • 0.33 cup unsalted butter for frosting, softened
  • 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder for frosting

Notes

Storage: Cover and refrigerate for up to 5 days; bring to room temperature before serving. Make-Ahead: Bake cake layers up to 2 months ahead and freeze wrapped in plastic and foil; thaw overnight in refrigerator. Variations: Add 1/2 cup chopped peanuts to the filling for extra crunch. Serve with a drizzle of melted chocolate or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat.