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August 1, 2018 · 44 Comments

Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake

Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake ~Think reese’s peanut butter cups. Layers of stacked chocolate and peanut butter make this sinfully delicious cake everyone will love. You will look like you slaved all day making this to die for dessert. Four layers of dark chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting nestled in between. Reese’s Cups placed lovingly around the top to guide you to the right size for each piece. Wicked! Nothing could be better, except a Second piece!

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I am sure I don’t have any Strained Unsweetened Chocolate recipes here but I so have MANY decadent chocolate recipes. See my Triple Chocolate Bread Pudding

Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake

Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake

Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake ~reese's peanut butter cup layers of stacked chocolate and peanut butter make this sinfully delicious cake everyone will love.
4.83 from 29 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate, peanut butter
Method: Bake
Skill Level: Intermediate
Prep Time: 50 minutes
Cook Time: 32 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 22 minutes
Adjust Servings: 12
Calories: 510kcal
Author: Marilyn Lesniak

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 1 Box Chocolate cake of your choice and all ingredients required.

For the Peanut Butter Frosting:

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 cups creamy peanut butter
  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅔ cup heavy cream

Instructions

Make the Cake:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and four 8-inch round cake pans.
  • Prepare the cake per directions on the box.

Make the Peanut Butter Frosting:

  • Place the powdered sugar, peanut butter, butter, vanilla and salt in a large bowl. Mix on medium speed until creamy. Add the heavy cream and beat on high speed until the mixture is light and smooth.

Assemble the Cake:

  • Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Cover with peanut butter icing. Repeat for all layers. Frost the cake with the remaining peanut butter icing. Refrigerate until set.

Finishing Touches:

  • Add fudge topping of your choice. Top with peanut butter cups.

Notes

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Recipe modified 11-10-18.

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece | Calories: 510kcal (26%) | Carbohydrates: 72g (24%) | Protein: 7g (14%) | Fat: 23g (35%) | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 85mg (28%) | Sodium: 380mg (16%) | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg
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  1. blankKarren Haller says

    August 17, 2018 at 6:04 PM

    YOur recipes always looks so delicious, I wish I could make them all, especially the desserts!!! My downfall!!
    Your recipes has been pinned and is currently being featured on #omhgff this week!
    Hope you have a great weekend!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      August 17, 2018 at 7:51 PM

      Thank you Karren for the compliments AND the feature! You made me smile today. Have a lovely evening.

      Reply
  2. blankMiz Helen says

    August 16, 2018 at 5:49 PM

    Congratulations!
    Your post is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week plus I have it on my Whats For Dinner Next Week on Saturday night. Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us and have a wonderful week!
    Miz Helen

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    • blankMarilyn says

      August 16, 2018 at 7:37 PM

      Thank you so much Miz Helen! I am thrilled and you made me smile. Have a lovely week and see you soon.

      Reply
  3. blankCathy Kennedy says

    August 13, 2018 at 6:27 AM

    Marilyn,

    I’m visiting from Inspire Me Monday. Your featured recipe on Ramona’s blog was such a tease that I had to investigate. It looks quite yummy. I decided to save it for a future dessert at our home. Thanks for sharing and have a blessed week!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      August 13, 2018 at 9:13 AM

      Thank you for coming and leaving a comment. I love Inspire Me Monday. She has the best postrs to read. I am glad you enjoyed finding the cake. Have a great week!

      Reply
  4. blankClaire says

    August 13, 2018 at 2:39 AM

    This looks amazing, I could just eat a slice for breakfast 🙂 Thanks for sharing at Creative Mondays.

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    • blankMarilyn says

      August 13, 2018 at 9:11 AM

      You are welcome Claire!! Maybe a small slice for a girls luncheon?? ! Always want to be proper, LOL. Enjoy!

      Reply
  5. blankJulie @ Back To My Southern Roots says

    August 12, 2018 at 10:34 AM

    I love peanut butter and I love chocolate cake!

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    • blankMarilyn says

      August 12, 2018 at 1:27 PM

      You are so easy to please Julie!!thanks for the vote of confidence. It means a lot coming from a great cook like you!! Have a good day.

      Reply
  6. blankJenny says

    August 12, 2018 at 9:14 AM

    This looks amazing & delicious! Wish I had a piece with my coffee. Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty

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    • blankMarilyn says

      August 12, 2018 at 1:26 PM

      Oh yum. All baked goods are great for being witg the girls and having a beverage. Glad yopu like it Jenny. Enjoy your day!

      Reply
  7. blanktracy albiero says

    August 11, 2018 at 2:50 PM

    This looks amazing! #trafficjam

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    • blankMarilyn says

      August 11, 2018 at 3:17 PM

      Thank you Tracy! Enjoy your week.

      Reply
  8. blankCheryl Gerou says

    August 11, 2018 at 1:49 PM

    Visiting from Living Life Well link up. Your cake looks very delicious! Definitely one to try for the next special occasion! Thanks so much for sharing!

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    • blankMarilyn says

      August 11, 2018 at 2:37 PM

      You are welcome. I am glad you like it! Enjoy ytour week.

      Reply
  9. blankApril J Harris says

    August 11, 2018 at 1:29 PM

    Your Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake looks and sounds wonderful, Marilyn! I made something similar for my husband for his birthday several years ago, but mine only had two layers, so it wasn’t as amazing as yours!! Thank you so much for sharing this gorgeous cake with the Hearth and Soul Link party!

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    • blankMarilyn says

      August 11, 2018 at 2:36 PM

      I get creative sometimes. This was when I was at a store and saw those piano string things to level and cut a cake? I can never resist womething new. LOL. My cakes are always topsy. This one was nce but I never pushed my luck again! Thanks you an enjoy!

      Reply
  10. blankShelly Blur says

    August 11, 2018 at 10:54 AM

    That cake looks delicious and moist. Although I do not eat chocolate, I am sure my kids (and hubby) would love it! I am always looking for new recipes to try and I am sure that I will be making this cake sometime in the near future. Thanks for sharing it with us.

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    • blankMarilyn says

      August 11, 2018 at 12:29 PM

      Thank you so much Shelly! I bet you can find a great companion for the peanut butter beside chocolate. Enjoy!

      Reply
  11. blankBarbara Radisavljevic says

    August 10, 2018 at 12:59 AM

    Something tells me having this around would definitely help me put on a few pounds. But it looks like a really special treat to make when I have guests to help me eat it. I will pin it for future reference.

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    • blankMarilyn says

      August 10, 2018 at 9:32 AM

      Barbara, I would never make this unless I had a crowd to share it with. Fortunately that is ALWAYS the case when I bake. I get plenty of pounds from carbs and iit shows., if I had to eat everything I bake I would never be able to get out of the kitchen! EnjoyQ

      Reply
  12. blankJann Olson says

    August 9, 2018 at 6:45 PM

    Very decadent! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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    • blankMarilyn says

      August 9, 2018 at 7:31 PM

      This is one of the very few layer cakes I make. They usually don;t come out looking this pretty. And this combination is to die for! Enjoy.

      Reply
  13. blankSnap says

    August 9, 2018 at 12:01 PM

    What good be better than chocolate and peanut butter?!!!! Yum!

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    • blankMarilyn says

      August 9, 2018 at 12:45 PM

      The answer to your question is only MORE peanut butter and chocolate! I am glad to know you like the combo also. Enjoy!

      Reply
  14. blankJennifer Wise says

    August 9, 2018 at 9:26 AM

    This looks amazing!! Chocolate and peanut butter is one of my favorite combinations. Pinning! 🙂
    #SYClinky

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    • blankMarilyn says

      August 9, 2018 at 11:16 AM

      Thank you Jennifer. I love this combo too. Enjoy!

      Reply
  15. blankKim~madeinaday says

    August 8, 2018 at 10:49 AM

    Looks and sounds Amazing Marilyn! Yum! Thank you for sharing on Merry Monday! Hope to see ya next week!
    Kim

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    • blankMarilyn says

      August 8, 2018 at 7:14 PM

      Thank you so much Kim. And I love Merry Monday. Enjoy your week!

      Reply
  16. blankDebrashoppeno5 says

    August 7, 2018 at 7:49 PM

    Peanut butter and chocolate is always a winning combination in my book. This looks so delicious. Thank you for sharing at Snickerdoodle Create Bake Make.

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    • blankMarilyn says

      August 7, 2018 at 8:19 PM

      I am glad you like the combination. Chocolate and peanut butter are my favorites!

      Reply
  17. blankAmy says

    August 4, 2018 at 11:59 PM

    One can never go wrong with Peanut Butter and chocolate, although I don’t know that I have ever made a peanut butter and chocolate cake. There’s no time like the present! Thank you for the recipe.

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    • blankMarilyn says

      August 5, 2018 at 10:35 AM

      I think this is the only time I made this as a layer cake. I always make a rectangular or bundt cake. When I add the frosting almost always I get crumbs all throughout the cake. I guess I don’t wait long enough to finish it up. Thanks for the comment and enjoy your day!

      Reply
  18. blankMareliz says

    August 4, 2018 at 6:06 AM

    Hello Marilyn,

    My daughter’s wish for a birthday cake is of course with peanut butter and chocolate. ha ha ha.. Thank you. I will make this.

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      August 4, 2018 at 11:51 AM

      Your daughter has great taste!! Enjoy this recipe Mareliz.

      Reply
  19. blankJenna says

    August 2, 2018 at 1:27 PM

    oh my my my, can I live at your house?

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn says

      August 2, 2018 at 8:58 PM

      If you set the table and do dishes you are IN! LOL. Thanks Jenna. Enjoy your week.

      Reply
  20. blankMother of 3 says

    August 2, 2018 at 11:21 AM

    I made a cake just like this one year for my son’s birthday and it was a HUGE hit! You just can not beat the combo of peanut butter and chocolate and the gnache makes it. Pinned.

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    • blankMarilyn says

      August 2, 2018 at 8:57 PM

      Thank you so much Joanne. You have renewed my faith in lovers of peanut butter and chocolate. This is one of my favorite layer cakes. Thanks for the pin! Enjoy your week.

      Reply
  21. blankMary Gilbert (My Life In Progress) says

    June 29, 2015 at 7:52 PM

    Pinned! Thanks for sharing on your linkup….Anything Goes

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    • blankMarilyn says

      June 29, 2015 at 9:33 PM

      Thanks so much Mary! Good to see you. Come back soon.

      Reply
  22. blanktheartinpartyplanning says

    June 29, 2015 at 11:48 AM

    Yum – yes please!

    Reply
    • blankMarilyn Lesniak says

      June 29, 2015 at 12:12 PM

      Thank you so much! It is indeed yum!

      Reply

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