Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with our Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Cake. This decadent cake features a rich chocolate cake base layered with creamy peanut butter cheesecake, topped with a luscious chocolate ganache and a smooth peanut butter drizzle. Perfect for any celebration or special treat!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Peanut Butter Cheesecake Layer:
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Ganache:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
For the Peanut Butter Drizzle:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan.
- Prepare Cake Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until just combined. Stir in boiling water until smooth. Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan.
- Prepare Cheesecake Layer: For the peanut butter cheesecake layer, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese, peanut butter, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, then eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract. Spoon the peanut butter cheesecake mixture over the cake batter. Gently spread the remaining cake batter over the cheesecake layer.
- Bake the Cake: Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Prepare Ganache: For the chocolate ganache, heat heavy cream in a small saucepan until simmering. Pour over chocolate chips in a bowl and let sit for 2 minutes. Stir until smooth and glossy. Spread over the cooled cake.
- Prepare Peanut Butter Drizzle: For the peanut butter drizzle, microwave peanut butter and milk in a bowl for 20-30 seconds, stirring until smooth. Drizzle over the ganache.
Notes
- Ensure the cake is completely cooled before applying the ganache to prevent melting.
- For a smoother ganache, stir well until it reaches a glossy texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes