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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Galaxy Cake

A visually stunning dessert that combines rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
For the Peanut Butter Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups creamy peanut butter
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup milk (as needed)
For the Galaxy Glaze
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
  • ½ cup white chocolate, chopped
  • Edible glitter

Method
 

Bake the Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare two 9-inch round cake pans with cooking spray or parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined.
  3. Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  4. Carefully stir in the boiling water.
  5. 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
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Slowly add the peanut butter and mix until smooth.
  2. Gradually add in the powdered sugar. Mix until combined, adding milk as necessary to achieve a light and fluffy frosting.
Assemble
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.