Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with our Peanut Butter Chocolate Layer Cake. This rich and decadent cake features velvety layers of moist chocolate cake, luscious peanut butter frosting, and delightful chunks of Reese’s peanut butter cups. Perfect for any occasion—from birthday celebrations to cozy family gatherings—this cake is guaranteed to impress and satisfy both chocolate and peanut butter lovers alike. With its easy preparation and eye-catching presentation, you’ll be tempted to serve it at every chance you get!
Ingredients
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- 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, room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups peanut butter
- 9 cups powdered sugar
- 6–7 tbsp water or milk
- 6 Reese's, chopped
- Pinch of salt
- 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 Reese's, cut in half
- Crumpled Reese's
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and eggs until well combined.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients; gradually stir in hot water until smooth.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool before frosting with a mixture of softened butter, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and milk.
- Assemble by layering with frosting and topping with chopped Reese's.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 74g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg