Ingredients
Method
Bake the Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare two 9-inch round cake pans with cooking spray or parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let it cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
Make the Frosting
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Slowly add the peanut butter and mix until smooth.
- Gradually add in the powdered sugar. Mix until combined, adding milk as necessary to achieve a light and fluffy frosting.
Assemble
- Once the cakes are cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of peanut butter frosting on top. Add the second layer and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- For the galaxy glaze, heat the heavy cream until just simmering. Pour it over the chopped dark chocolate and white chocolate. Let it sit for a few minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Pour the glaze over the frosted cake, encouraging it to drip down the sides. Top with a sprinkle of edible glitter.
Notes
Always use room-temperature eggs for a smoother batter. The cake layers can be made a day in advance. If the frosting seems too thick, add a splash of milk gradually until desired consistency is reached.