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Peanut Butter Chocolate Layer Cake

Peanut Butter Chocolate Layer Cake
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Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this Peanut Butter Chocolate Layer Cake, a delightful creation that brings together the rich flavors of chocolate and creamy peanut butter. Perfect for any occasion, this cake features moist chocolate layers filled with luscious peanut butter frosting and topped with decadent chocolate ganache. Ideal for birthdays, gatherings, or simply a cozy evening at home, it’s sure to impress your friends and family. Not only is it delicious, but it’s also surprisingly easy to make—no professional baking skills required! With a few simple steps, you’ll have a show-stopping cake that everyone will rave about.

Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and eggs; mix until smooth. Stir in hot water until combined.
  4. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. Cool cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  6. For frosting, beat together softened butter and peanut butter; gradually add powdered sugar and water/milk until desired consistency is reached.
  7. Assemble by layering cakes with frosting in between; frost the top and sides of the cake.
  8. Make ganache by heating cream until steaming; pour over chocolate chips and stir until smooth. Drizzle over frosted cake.

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