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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Cake


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  • Author: Lina Judi
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

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