This Peanut Butter Chocolate Layer Cake is a rich, decadent dessert featuring layers of fluffy vanilla cake, creamy peanut butter filling, and a glossy chocolate ganache topping. A dream for peanut butter lovers!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
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Peanut Butter Filling:
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
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Chocolate Ganache:
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three cake pans.
- Make the cake batter: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes. Cool completely.
- Prepare peanut butter filling: Whisk peanut butter, powdered sugar, and heavy cream until smooth.
- Make ganache: Heat heavy cream and pour over chocolate chips. Stir until smooth.
- Assemble: Spread peanut butter filling between cake layers, then pour ganache on top.
- Chill & Serve: Refrigerate for 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Use crunchy peanut butter for texture.
- Let ganache cool slightly before pouring for a smooth finish.
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