Peanut Butter Chocolate Layer Cake
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Layer Cake
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Easy, moist chocolate layer cake topped with peanut butter frosting, chocolate ganache, and peanut butter cups.
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Ingredients
Chocolate cake
- 2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ¼ cups milk
Peanut butter frosting
- 1 ½ cups unsalted butter softened 3/4 cups peanut butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- Chocolate ganache/ topping
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream 5 reese’s peanut butter cups
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F. prepare 4, 8-inch round cake pans with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt with a whisk. Set aside.
- In a separate large mixing bowl with a hand mixer, beat the butter, oil, and sugar until smooth and fluffy. Add the eggs, mix until combined.
- Add the dry mixture, alternating with the milk until completely combined.
- Divide the batter evenly into the 4 cake pans and spread into an even layer with a spatula.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick can be inserted and come out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool completely while making the frosting.
- For the frosting: In a large mixing bowl with a hand mixer, beat the softened butter and peanut butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar until completely combined.
- For the chocolate ganache: Add the chocolate chips to a heat proof bowl.In a separate bowl, microwave the heavy cream until it begins to boil.
- Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips and allow to sit for a few minutes to melt the chocolate. Mix until smooth and combined.
- Allow the ganache to cool for at least 10 minutes before using.
- Assemble: Use a large serrated knife to level the cakes and create an even surface. Stack the cakes with a layer of frosting between each cake layer. Use a large icing spatula to spread a thin even layer of frosting on top of and around the cake to create a crumb coat. Place the cake in the freezer for at least 15 minutes to set the crumb coat. Frost the entire cake with the remaining frosting.
- Pour the ganache over the top of the cake and spread into an even layer, allow some ganache to drip down the sides. You can use a squeeze bottle or piping bag to get a cleaner drip.
- If desired, you can decorate with extra frosting and reese’s peanut butter cups. Slice and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
524kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
89g
(137%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
41g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
125mg
(42%)
Sodium
120mg
(5%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
62g
(124%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 524 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 524kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 89g | 137% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 41g | 241% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 125mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 120mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 62g | 124% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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