Description
A decadent dessert that combines rich chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and velvety cheesecake, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 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
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until well blended.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water until well combined; the batter will be thin.
- Pour the batter equally into the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Check with a toothpick – it should come out clean!
- Once baked, let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Lower the oven temperature to 325°F (162°C) for the cheesecake layer.
- In another mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, followed by the eggs and vanilla extract. Mix until creamy.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture into a greased 9-inch cake pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes until the center only slightly jiggles. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and chill in the fridge.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and creamy peanut butter until well combined.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and heavy cream. Continue mixing until you reach your desired consistency – smooth and spreadable!
- Once the chocolate cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate.
- Spread the cheesecake layer on top, then add the second chocolate cake layer.
- Frost the top and sides with your delicious peanut butter frosting. Smooth it out as best as you can.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
For an extra touch, consider adding chocolate chips to the cake batter or crushed peanuts on top of the frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, cheesecake, peanut butter, dessert, indulgent