This Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup cake is a decadent treat for chocolate and peanut butter lovers alike.
It features two rich layers of moist chocolate cake, filled and topped with creamy peanut butter frosting.
The final touch is a drizzle of chocolate sauce, with the cake garnished extravagantly with chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and Reese’s Pieces candies.
Perfect for celebrations or as a special treat, this cake is sure to satisfy all your sweet and salty cravings!
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder (optional, enhances chocolate flavor)
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup cream or milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
- Reese’s Pieces candies
Instructions
- Bake the chocolate cakes (10 minutes prep + 35 minutes baking):
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder. Add milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla to flour mixture and mix together on medium speed until well combined. Carefully add boiling water to the cake batter until well combined.
- Distribute cake batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick or cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes, then remove from the pans and cool completely.
- Prepare the peanut butter cream (10 minutes):
- In a medium bowl, beat peanut butter and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla extract, and beat until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the cake (15 minutes):
- Place one layer of the chocolate cake on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of peanut butter cream over the top.
- Place the second layer of chocolate cake on top. Spread a thin layer of peanut butter cream over the top of the cake.
- Make the chocolate sauce (5 minutes):
- Heat the cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to gently simmer. Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips until smooth and glossy.
- Let the chocolate sauce cool slightly, then drizzle over the top of the cake.
- Garnish the cake (5 minutes):
- Sprinkle the chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and Reese’s Pieces over the top of the cake for decoration.
- Serve (5 minutes):
- Allow the chocolate sauce to set slightly before slicing and serving the cake.
Notes
This Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cake is a show-stopping dessert that combines the beloved flavors of chocolate and peanut butter in a rich, indulgent way. It’s perfect for anyone who loves Reese’s candies and makes an impressive centerpiece for any celebration.
Serve with a glass of cold milk or cup of coffee for the ultimate experience and enjoy your delicious creation!
*Please keep in mind that the following nutritional information is based on estimates and can vary depending on the specific brands and ingredients used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 70g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 40g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
