The Ultimate Chocolate Layered Reeses Peanut Butter Cup Cake Food

GIANT PEANUT BUTTER CUP CAKE

Steps:

• For the cake: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Prepare the cake batter according to the package instructions. Pour into the bottom of a jumbo silicone cupcake mold and bake until a tester comes out clean, about 1 hour. Let cool completely, then unmold the cake onto a cooling rack set in a baking sheet.
• For the filling: Meanwhile, beat together the peanut butter and butter with an electric mixer until completely combined. Slowly add in the confectioners' sugar about a 1/4 cup at a time, beating in between additions, until completely incorporated. Beat in the salt. Set aside until ready to use.
• Cut off the domed top of the cake if one has formed, and save for another use (or eat!). Cut the cake horizontally into 3 layers and put them on a work surface Use a paring knife to cut out a 3 1/2-inch hole from the middle layer; set the cake layer aside (save the cutout for another use).
• Stack the bottom and middle cake layers on the prepared cooling rack. Fill the hole in the center with the peanut butter filling. Place the last cake layer on top. Invert the cake onto a plate and chill in the freezer for 10 minutes.
• Pour some of the hardening chocolate sauce over the top of the cake and use a rubber spatula to gently smooth and level it. Using a silicone brush, apply more of the chocolate sauce on the sides of the cake. Chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes, then invert the cake onto a serving platter. Spread the remaining chocolate sauce on top of the cake in an even layer and chill in the refrigerator until set.
• Cut the cake into slices, exposing the peanut butter center.

PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE LAYER CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C) and prepare three 8 inch cake pans with non-stick baking spray and parchment paper in the bottom. 2
• . Add the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt to a large mixer bowl and combine. Set aside.
• . Add the milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract and eggs to a medium sized bowl and combine.
• . Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and beat until well combined.
• . Slowly add the hot water to the batter and mix on low speed until well combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to make sure everything is well combined.
• . Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
• . Remove cakes from oven and allow to cool for 2-3 minutes, then remove to a cooling rack to finish cooling.
• . To make the frosting, combine the butter and peanut butter in a large mixer bowl and mix until well combined.
• . Add about half of the powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
• 0. Add 3 tablespoons of water or milk and mix until smooth.
• 1. Add remaining powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
• 2. Add remaining water or milk and mix until smooth, keeping an eye on the consistency of the frosting so it doesn't get too thin. 13
• To build the cake, use a large serrated knife to remove the tops of the cake layers so that they're flat. See my tips on how to level a cake and how to stack a cake. 14. Pl
• ce the first cake layer on a serving plate or cardboard cake circle and top with about 1 cup of frosting. Smooth frosting into an even layer. 15. Ad
• about half of the chopped Reese's on top of the frosting and press into the frosting. Spread a small amount of frosting on top of the Reese's so that it's sticky on top for the next cake layer. 16. Add the
• ext cake layer and top with about 1 cup of frosting. Smooth frosting into an even layer. 17. Add rema
• ning half of the chopped Reese's on top of the frosting and press into the frosting. Spread a small amount of frosting on top of the Reese's so that it's sticky on top for the next cake layer. 18. Add the final
• ake layer to the top of the cake. 19. Smooth out the
• frosting on the sides of the cake, creating a thin crumb coat. 20. Add about 1 cu
• of frosting to the top of the cake and smooth into an even layer. 21. Frost the cake
• using my tutorial for a smooth cake. Stop just before using the paper towel, which won't be necessary with the pattern on the sides of this cake. 22. Use an offset spa
• ula to create the stripes around the cake. For guidance, see the video above starting at about 1:40. 22. Set the cake asid
• and make the chocolate ganache (see my tips for making chocolate ganache). Put the chocolate chips in a heat proof bowl. 23. Microwave the hea
• y whipping cream until it just begins to boil, then pour it over the chocolate chips. Allow it to sit for 2-3 minutes, then whisk until smooth. 24. Use a squeeze bot
• le or a spoon to drizzle the chocolate around the edges of the cake, then fill in the top of the cake and smooth it with an offset spatula. See my tips for making a chocolate drip cake. 25. Allow the ganache
• to firm a bit, about 10 minutes, then top with remaining frosting, additional Reese's chopped in half, and Reese's crumbles. 26. Refrigerate the cake
• ntil ready to serve. Serve at room temperature. Cake is best for 3-4 days.

ULTIMATE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER EXPLOSION CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease 9x5 loaf pan.
• In a medium bowl, add flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt and whisk for about 45 seconds.
• Using a mixer, in a large bowl add the peanut butter, oil, and brown sugar and beat until combined.
• Add eggs and maple syrup or vanilla extract and continue beating until just combined.
• Alternately add the flour and buttermilk to the wet mixture, beating just until combined and do not overbeat. (A few small lumps of flour is fine, overbeating will result in a dry, dense cake.)
• Pour batter into the bread loaf pan.
• Bake for about 15-18 minutes.
• Let the cake sit in the pan for 5 minutes, then invert the cake onto a wire rack to cool completely.
• Microwave the heavy cream in the microwave for 2-3 minutes or starting to boil.
• Add in chocolate and peanut butter chips and let sit for a minute or two then whisk for a couple of minutes.
• Cream butter and add in all other ingredients until combined and creamy.
• Cut the cooled cake in half horizontally. Frost the bottom top half of the cake, drizzle some chocolate ganache and then add some chopped Reese cups on top
• Place the top layer of the cake, upside down, on top of the bottom layer and repeat with another layer of frosting, chocolate ganache and Reese's cups.
• Place in fridge until ready to slice and serve.

REESE'S CUP CHOCOLATE CAKE

Steps:

• Mix together first four ingredients.
• Then stir in the coppped Reese's cups.
• Pour into 2 greased 9" cake pans and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.
• Cool completely.
• Frosting:.
• Heat cream just to boiling and pour over the 8 oz. dark chocolate and whisk until melted.
• Stir in 1/2 cup peanut butter and whisk until smooth and pour on cake. This frosting will be fairly loose but it soaks into the cake a little.
• I also top it with a few more chopped up Reese's cups.

PEANUT BUTTER TEXAS SHEET CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Generously grease and flour a 13x18-inch sheet pan
• Combine water, butter, and peanut butter in a medium saucepan. Heat until mixture comes to a boil while stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add the sugars, flour, salt, and baking soda, whisk until lump-free then add eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla whisk until well combined.
• Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth with a spatula to an even layer. Bake for 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• When the cake comes out of the oven, prepare the frosting. *see notes
• In a small saucepan, melt butter then add milk and cocoa powder. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat. Whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Pour icing over warm cake. Cool completely on a wire rack before serving.