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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake with Cheesecake Layer

  • Author: krmibk110
  • Total Time: 100 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A decadent cake featuring rich chocolate, creamy peanut butter cheesecake, and smooth ganache that impresses and delights.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for cheesecake)
  • 1 large egg (for cheesecake)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for cheesecake)
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter (for frosting)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3–4 tbsp heavy cream (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until well blended. Stir in the boiling water slowly; the batter will be thin. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  2. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line with parchment paper. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add peanut butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract; mix until creamy. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the center is set. Let cool and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  3. Place chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Heat the heavy cream until just boiling, then pour it over the chocolate chips. Let sit for a minute, then stir until smooth. Set aside to cool.
  4. In a mixing bowl, beat butter and peanut butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth. Add heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting is spreadable.
  5. Place one chocolate cake layer on a serving plate and spread a thin layer of frosting over it. Add the peanut butter cheesecake layer on top, then another thin layer of frosting. Place the second chocolate cake layer on top. Frost with peanut butter frosting and pour the ganache over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides. Decorate as desired.

Notes

Let the cake layers cool completely before frosting to prevent melting. You can swap creamy peanut butter for crunchy peanut butter for added texture.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 70 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 35g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: cake, chocolate, peanut butter, cheesecake, dessert

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