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Peanut Butter Chocolate Layer Cake

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A delightful dessert combining rich chocolate flavor with creamy peanut butter frosting, perfect for any celebration.

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 Reeses, chopped
  • A pinch of salt
  • 6 oz (1 cup) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy whipping cream
  • 8 Reeses, cut in half
  • Crumbled Reeses

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing them and lining the bottoms with parchment paper.
  3. Combine all-purpose flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  4. Mix the milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and eggs in another bowl until smooth.
  5. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until combined.
  6. Carefully blend in the hot water until the batter is smooth.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
  10. Beat unsalted butter and peanut butter together for the frosting.
  11. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until combined.
  12. Add 6-7 tablespoons of water or milk to reach desired consistency.
  13. Fold in the chopped Reeses.
  14. Assemble the cake by spreading frosting between layers and on top.
  15. Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips with heavy whipping cream; cool slightly and pour over the top layer.
  16. Decorate with halved and crumbled Reeses.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing. For variations, consider using cream cheese frosting or adding raspberry filling.

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