Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort dessert with our Peanut Butter Chocolate Layer Cake. This stunning cake features layers of moist chocolate cake paired with a rich, creamy peanut butter frosting, making it a showstopper at any celebration. Topped with chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups and a luscious chocolate ganache, every slice is a delightful combination of textures and flavors. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or just to satisfy your sweet cravings, this cake promises to impress friends and family alike. Get ready to enjoy an unforgettable dessert experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup hot water
- 2 cups unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 1 1/4 cups peanut butter
- 9 cups powdered sugar
- 6–7 tbsp water or milk
- 6 Reeses, chopped
- Pinch of salt
- 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 Reeses, cut in half
- Crumble Reeses
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Add milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and eggs; mix until combined.
- Slowly stir in hot water until smooth.
- Divide batter among prepared pans and bake for about 22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- For frosting: Beat butter and peanut butter together; gradually add powdered sugar and adjust consistency with water or milk as needed.
- Assemble the cake by layering frosting between cooled cakes and topping with chocolate ganache made from heated cream poured over chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg