Ingredients
– 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
– 2 cups granulated sugar
– 4 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 1 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– ½ teaspoon milk (for the peanut butter sauce)
– ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowls
– 9-inch round pizza pan
– Rubber spatula or wooden spoon
– Microwave-safe bowl (for melting chocolate)
– Whisk
– Parchment paper (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions
First, I preheat my oven to 350°F (175°C). I grab a mixing bowl and start by beating the butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. It’s amazing how creamy and inviting it looks! After that, I add in the eggs, one at a time, along with the vanilla extract, mixing until everything is combined nicely. The fragrant smell of vanilla fills my kitchen! (See the next page below to continue steps…)