Peanut Butter Chocolate Explosion Cake

Posted On 14 May 2023

Get ready to embark on a flavour adventure with our Peanut Butter Chocolate Explosion Cake. This indulgent dessert is the perfect marriage of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate, creating a cake that is a true delight for the senses. With layers of moist chocolate cake, creamy peanut butter frosting, and an explosion of chocolate toppings, this cake is sure to satisfy your sweet cravings. Prepare yourself for a taste experience like no other with our Peanut Butter Chocolate Explosion Cake!

Ingredients:

For the chocolate cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 and ½ teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water

For the peanut butter frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• ½ cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the chocolate ganache:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 8 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped

For the toppings:

• ½ cup chopped peanuts
• ½ cup chocolate shavings
• Mini peanut butter cups, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed with an electric mixer until well combined, about 2 minutes.
4. Reduce the speed to low and carefully pour in the boiling water. Mix until the batter is smooth and well blended. The batter will be thin, but that’s okay.
5. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre of the cakes comes out clean.
7. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. While the cakes are cooling, prepare the peanut butter frosting. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and peanut butter together until creamy and smooth.
9. Gradually add the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat on low speed until the ingredients are combined, then increase the speed to medium and continue to beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.
10. Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of peanut butter frosting over the top.
11. Place the second cake layer on top and frost it as well. Repeat with the third cake layer.
12. Prepare the chocolate ganache by heating the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and add the chopped dark chocolate. Let it sit for a minute, then stir until smooth and glossy.
13. Pour the chocolate ganache over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
14. Sprinkle the chopped peanuts and chocolate shavings over the ganache. If desired, garnish with mini peanut butter cups.
15. Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour to allow the ganache to set.
16. Serve and enjoy!

Nutritional Information (per serving): Please note that the following nutritional values are approximate and may vary depending on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.

• Calories: 520
• Total Fat: 28g
• Saturated Fat: 10g
• Cholesterol: 60mg
• Sodium: 380mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 62g
• Dietary Fiber: 3g
• Sugars: 44g
• Protein: 8g

Vitamins and Minerals:

• Vitamin A: 10% of the Daily Value (DV)
• Vitamin C: 0% DV
• Calcium: 6% DV
• Iron: 10% DV

Get ready to experience a flavour explosion with our Peanut Butter Chocolate Explosion Cake. This delightful dessert combines the richness of chocolate cake with the creamy goodness of peanut butter frosting, creating a decadent treat that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Topped with a luscious chocolate ganache, chopped peanuts, and chocolate shavings, this cake is a showstopper that will impress any dessert lover. Indulge in the perfect combination of peanut butter and chocolate, and let the flavours take you to new heights of deliciousness!