Description

Reese’s Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake is the ultimate dessert for chocolate and peanut butter lovers! This rich, moist chocolate cake is layered with creamy peanut butter frosting, topped with chopped Reese’s pieces, and drizzled with decadent chocolate ganache. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or any occasion where you want to impress with a delicious, show-stopping cake. Try this easy-to-follow recipe today!

Ingredients

Scale

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup boiling water
1 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup softened butter (for frosting)
2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
1/4 cup milk (for frosting)
1 cup chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
1/2 cup chocolate ganache (for drizzling)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, mix sugar, eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Gradually add dry ingredients. Stir in boiling water until smooth.
Divide the batter evenly between the pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely.
For the frosting, beat peanut butter, softened butter, and powdered sugar. Add milk until the frosting is smooth.
Frost the cooled cakes and sprinkle chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups on top.
Drizzle with chocolate ganache. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

For extra crunch, add more chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups between the layers!
If you prefer, substitute the chocolate ganache with melted chocolate chips or caramel sauce.
Refrigerate frosted cake for 15 minutes to set the frosting before slicing.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 600 kcal
Sugar: 60g
Sodium: 350mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 80g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 8g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Reese's Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake, chocolate peanut butter cake, easy chocolate cake, peanut butter frosting cake