Reeses Peanut Butter Cake
If you're a fan of the irresistible combination of peanut butter and chocolate, then this Reeses Peanut Butter Cake recipe is sure to become a new favorite in your household. This decadent dessert is the perfect treat for special occasions, gatherings with friends, or simply indulging in a sweet moment by yourself. The moist, rich cake layers, creamy peanut butter frosting, and delicious chocolate ganache topping create a flavor explosion that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
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Add in the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until well combined.
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Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth. It will be thin but that's okay.
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Divide the batter equally among the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely. For the Peanut Butter Frosting:
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In a mixing bowl, beat the peanut butter, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
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Gradually add the heavy cream while beating until the frosting reaches your desired consistency. For the Chocolate Ganache:
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Place the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl.
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In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it just begins to simmer.
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Pour the cream over the chocolate chips and let it sit for a minute. Then, whisk until smooth. To Assemble the Cake:
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Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a generous amount of peanut butter frosting on top.
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Top with a second cake layer and more frosting. Repeat with the third layer.
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Use the remaining frosting to cover the sides of the cake evenly.
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Pour the chocolate ganache over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
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Refrigerate the cake for at least an hour to set the frosting and ganache before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 1 slice- Calories
- 450kcal
- Total Fat
- 22g
- Saturated Fat
- 10g
- Cholesterol
- 60mg
- Sodium
- 300mg
- Total Carbohydrate
- 60g
- Dietary Fiber
- 3g
- Sugars
- 45g
- Protein
- 6g
Indulge in every delicious bite of this Reeses Peanut Butter Cake and watch it disappear before your eyes. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply craving a slice of heaven, this cake is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone coming back for more. Enjoy the blissful flavors of peanut butter and chocolate melding together in perfect harmony!