Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this Peanut Butter Chocolate Layer Cake. Perfectly crafted for chocolate lovers, this decadent cake features rich and moist layers of chocolate cake, luscious peanut butter frosting, and delightful chunks of Reese’s peanut butter cups. It’s an ideal choice for birthdays or celebrations, but just as satisfying for a sweet treat at home. With a blend of irresistible flavors and textures, each bite promises to be a mouthwatering delight that will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
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 Reeses, chopped
- Pinch of salt
- 6 oz (1 cup) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy whipping cream
- 8 Reeses, cut in half
- Crumble Reeses
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two round baking pans by greasing and flouring them.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together wet ingredients: milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and eggs. Gradually add to dry ingredients while mixing until combined. Stir in hot water.
- Divide the batter into prepared pans and bake for about 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely.
- For frosting, beat unsalted butter and peanut butter until fluffy; gradually add powdered sugar and mix well with milk to achieve desired consistency.
- Assemble the cake by layering frosting between cakes and on top; decorate with melted chocolate ganache and chopped Reese's.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 61g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg