Description
Irresistible chocolate peanut butter cake pops perfect for any gathering, combining rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter.
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup strong black coffee
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 lb. dark melting chocolate
- 1 1/4 cups peanut butter
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, strong black coffee, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the cake cools, melt the dark chocolate in a microwave or double boiler.
- Once the cake has cooled, crumble it into fine pieces in a large bowl.
- Add the peanut butter and mini chocolate chips into the crumbled cake, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Form small balls of the cake mixture and insert lollipop sticks into each.
- Dip each cake pop into the melted chocolate, ensuring complete coverage and letting any excess drip off.
- Place the finished cake pops upright in the Styrofoam block to set until the chocolate hardens.
Notes
Experiment with different coatings, such as sprinkles or crushed nuts, for added flavor and decoration.
