🍫🌰 The Ultimate Chocolate Cashew Butter Cake! Indulge in this rich, nutty, and chocolatey delight that's perfect for any special occasion!
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cashew butter
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped cashews
Cashew Butter Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup cashew butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Mix in buttermilk and vanilla extract until smooth.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
6. Fold in cashew butter, mini chocolate chips, and chopped cashews.
7. Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans.
8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Cashew Butter Frosting:
1. In a large bowl, beat butter and cashew butter until creamy.
2. Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with heavy cream, beating until smooth and fluffy.
3. Stir in vanilla extract.
Assembly:
1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of cashew butter frosting over the top.
2. Place the second cake layer on top. Frost the entire cake with the remaining cashew butter frosting.
3. Garnish with additional chopped cashews or mini chocolate chips if desired.
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes | Servings: 12 slices.
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