Description

Indulge in the ultimate Peanut Butter Chocolate Layer Cake with layers of moist chocolate cake, creamy peanut butter frosting, and decadent chocolate ganache. Topped with Reese’s peanut butter cups, this cake is a true delight for chocolate and peanut butter lovers.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Chocolate Cake Layers:

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

For the Peanut Butter Frosting:

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
Pinch of salt

For the Chocolate Ganache:

6 Reeses, chopped
6 oz (1 cup) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup (120ml) heavy whipping cream
8 Reeses, cut in half
Crumbled Reeses for garnish

Instructions

Make the chocolate cake layers: Preheat oven and prepare cake pans. Combine dry ingredients and wet ingredients separately, then mix together. Slowly add hot water and mix well. Divide batter and bake.
Make the frosting: Combine butter, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and water/milk until smooth.
Assemble the cake: Level cake layers, stack with frosting and chopped Reese’s between layers. Frost cake and decorate as desired.

Notes

You can refrigerate the cake to set the frosting before serving.
For a neat slice, use a sharp, hot knife to cut through the cake.
Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
Calories: 650
Sugar: 65g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 35g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 80g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 8g
Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake, Layer Cake Recipe, Chocolate Peanut Butter Dessert