Description
Indulge in the rich layers of this Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Cake, featuring moist chocolate cake layers and a creamy peanut butter cheesecake filling, all topped with a decadent peanut butter frosting.
Ingredients
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For the Chocolate Cake Layers:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
For the Peanut Butter Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Peanut Butter Frosting:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- For the chocolate cake layers, in a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin). Pour batter evenly into prepared pans.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.
- For the peanut butter cheesecake filling, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add peanut butter, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla; beat until well combined and creamy.
- Spread peanut butter cheesecake filling evenly between the cooled chocolate cake layers, stacking them as you go.
- For the peanut butter frosting, in a large bowl, beat peanut butter and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla; beat until light and fluffy.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake with peanut butter frosting. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving to set the layers.
Notes
Allow the cake to chill for at least 4 hours to enhance the flavors and set the layers properly.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
