Description
Indulge in the ultimate Peanut Butter Chocolate Layer Cake, a heavenly dessert that seamlessly blends rich chocolate cake with creamy peanut butter frosting. Topped with delightful Reese’s peanut butter cups, this cake is perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. Each slice offers a moist and fluffy texture, making it a favorite at any gathering. Easy to make and customizable to fit your style, this layered cake is sure to impress everyone at the table. Whether it’s a special occasion or a treat just for you, this decadent delight will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups (228g) all purpose flour
- 2 cups (414g) sugar
- 3/4 cup (85g) natural unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup (240ml) milk
- 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240ml) hot water
- 2 cups (448g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups (350g) peanut butter
- 9 cups (1035g) powdered sugar
- 6–7 tbsp (90-105ml) water or milk
- 6 Reese's, chopped
- Pinch of salt
- 6 oz (1 cup) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy whipping cream
- 8 Reese's, cut in half
- Crumble Reese's
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your cake pans.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and eggs. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients along with hot water; stir until smooth.
- Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for about 22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat room temperature butter and peanut butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and mix until desired consistency is reached.
- Assemble by layering the cakes with frosting in between; frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Drizzle melted chocolate ganache on top and garnish with Reese's as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg