???????? Reese’s Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake Cheesecake – Triple-Layered Decadence! ????
???????? Reese’s Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake Cheesecake – Triple-Layered Decadence! ????
Ingredients:
Chocolate Cake:
– ¾ cups all-purpose flour
-2 cups granulated sugar
-¾ cup cocoa powder
-2 tsp baking soda
-1 tsp salt
-2 large eggs
-1 cup buttermilk
-½ cup melted butter
-1 tbsp vanilla extract
-1 cup hot black coffee ☕
Cheesecake Layer:
-32 oz cream cheese, softened
– ¼ cups sugar
-½ cup sour cream
-2 tsp vanilla extract
-5 large eggs
-12 Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, chopped
-14 oz dulce de leche
Peanut Butter Buttercream:
-¾ cup butter, softened
-¾ cup shortening
-¾ cup peanut butter
– ½ tsp vanilla extract
-4-5 cups powdered sugar
Chocolate Ganache:
-2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips ????
-1 cup heavy cream ????
-1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
Chocolate Cake:
1️⃣ Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round pans by greasing and lining them with parchment paper.
2️⃣ In a bowl, combine all dry ingredients, then mix in eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla.
3️⃣ Add the hot coffee slowly, stirring until the batter is smooth.
4️⃣ Pour into pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Let cool completely, then refrigerate.
Cheesecake Layer:
1️⃣ Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C) and set up a water bath.
2️⃣ Beat the cream cheese until fluffy, then add sugar, sour cream, and vanilla.
3️⃣ Mix in eggs one at a time, then fold in chopped Reese’s cups.
4️⃣ Bake for 10 minutes, reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C), and bake for another 50-60 minutes until set. Chill overnight.
Peanut Butter Buttercream:
1️⃣ Beat the butter and shortening until fluffy.
2️⃣ Add the peanut butter and vanilla, then gradually blend in the powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
Chocolate Ganache:
1️⃣ Heat the cream until just simmering, then pour over chocolate chips and let sit for 5 minutes.
2️⃣ Stir until smooth and thickened.
Assembly:
1️⃣ Layer: Start with a chocolate cake layer, spread a layer of dulce de leche, place the cheesecake layer, and add buttercream. Repeat with the second layer.
2️⃣ Crumb Coat: Apply a thin layer of buttercream around the cake, then freeze for 30 minutes.
3️⃣ Top with Ganache: Pour ganache over the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides. 4️⃣ Finish: Drizzle heated peanut butter over the top and add finishing touches with extra buttercream swirls.
-Prep Time: 30 mins
-Total Time: 2 hrs
-Servings: 12
