Description
A rich and indulgent cake combining layers of moist chocolate cake and creamy peanut butter cheesecake, topped with smooth chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (more if needed)
- Mini Reese’s peanut butter cups (optional)
- Chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Peanut Butter Cheesecake Layer: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract; beat until well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45-50 minutes until set. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prepare the Chocolate Cake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. Combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water until thin. Divide between pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Cool in pans for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the Chocolate Ganache: In a bowl, combine chocolate chips and cream. Microwave in intervals, stirring until smooth. Cool slightly.
- Prepare the Peanut Butter Frosting: Beat butter and peanut butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and then cream until fluffy.
- Assemble the Cake: Place one chocolate layer on a plate, spread with peanut butter frosting, place cheesecake on top, another layer of frosting, and then the second chocolate layer. Frost the entire cake and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Add Ganache and Garnish: Pour chocolate ganache over the top and garnish as desired.
Notes
For better results, ensure cream cheese is at room temperature. Let the cheesecake cool completely before assembly.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 99mg
Keywords: chocolate, peanut butter, cheesecake, cake, dessert