Irresistible Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

Irresistible Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake 🌟

🍽️ Indulge in the ultimate decadence with our Irresistible Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake, a symphony of rich chocolate cake layers, creamy peanut butter frosting, and velvety chocolate ganache. This cake is a true masterpiece, perfect for satisfying your deepest dessert cravings and impressing any crowd. 🍫🥜

Ingredients:

• For the Chocolate Cake:

• 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour 🌾
• 3/4 cup (75g) cocoa powder 🍫
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 🍞
• 1 teaspoon baking powder 🍞
• 1 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar 🍚
• 1/4 teaspoon salt 🧂
• 2 large eggs 🥚
• 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk 🥛
• 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil 🌻
• 1 cup (240ml) hot coffee or water ☕
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🍦

• For the Peanut Butter Frosting:

• 1 cup (230g) butter, softened 🧈
• 1 1/2 cups (300g) natural peanut butter 🥜
• 2 1/2 cups + 2 tablespoons (300g) powdered sugar 🍚
• 1/3 cup (80ml) heavy cream 🥛
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🍦

• For the Chocolate Ganache:

• 3.5oz (100g) dark chocolate 🍫
• 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream 🥛

Method:

Make the Cake:
1️⃣ Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Butter two 8-inch cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper; grease the sides and dust with cocoa powder.
2️⃣ In a large bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3️⃣ In another bowl, mix buttermilk, eggs, oil, and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients and mix until incorporated. Stir in hot coffee.
4️⃣ Divide batter between pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.

Make the Frosting:
1️⃣ Beat butter and peanut butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cream, then vanilla, beating until light and fluffy.
2️⃣ Transfer frosting to a piping bag.

Assemble the Cake:
1️⃣ Trim the tops of the cakes to level, if necessary. Place one layer flat side down on a plate or stand. Spread frosting, then top with the second layer, flat side up.
2️⃣ Frost the top and sides of the cake. Chill for 2-3 hours.

Make the Ganache:
1️⃣ Chop chocolate and place in a bowl. Heat cream until simmering, then pour over chocolate. Let sit 1-2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
2️⃣ Pour ganache over the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides. Smooth the top with a spatula.
3️⃣ Pipe additional frosting decorations on top of the ganache.

Storage:
Store covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Savor the indulgence of this Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake, a true delight for your senses and a showstopper dessert for any occasion!