Delicious Peanut Butter Chocolate Layer Cake Recipe

This mouthwatering Peanut Butter Chocolate Layer Cake is a treat for all dessert lovers. It features layers of moist chocolate cake filled with creamy peanut butter frosting and topped with a luscious chocolate ganache. The combination of flavors and textures creates a dessert that is both rich and satisfying. This recipe is perfect for special occasions or when you simply want to indulge your sweet tooth. Get ready to delight your taste buds with this irresistible cake!

Ingredients

• For the chocolate cake layers:
• - 2 cups all-purpose flour
• - 2 cups granulated sugar
• - 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• - 2 teaspoons baking powder
• - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• - 1 teaspoon salt
• - 1 cup milk
• - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• - 2 large eggs
• - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• - 1 cup boiling water
• For the peanut butter frosting:
• - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• - 4 cups powdered sugar
• - 1/4 cup milk
• - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• For the chocolate ganache:
• - 1 cup heavy cream
• - 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
• - 1/4 cup unsalted butter

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
3. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
4. To make the peanut butter frosting, in a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and creamy peanut butter until well combined. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, beating well after each addition, until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
5. Place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand. Spread a generous amount of peanut butter frosting on top. Repeat with the second layer. Finally, place the third cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining peanut butter frosting.
6. To prepare the chocolate ganache, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it simmers. Remove from heat and add chopped semisweet chocolate and unsalted butter. Stir until the chocolate and butter are melted and the ganache is smooth.
7. Pour the warm chocolate ganache over the frosted cake, allowing it to drip down the sides. Use a spatula to spread the ganache evenly over the top and sides of the cake.
8. Let the cake stand for at least 1 hour to allow the ganache to set. Serve and enjoy!

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