Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Cake
Indulge in this decadently rich Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Cake that combines fudgy chocolate layers, a creamy peanut butter cheesecake filling, and a silky chocolate ganache topping.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cake
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cups vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water Be careful when adding this to the batter.
For the Peanut Butter Cheesecake
- 8 oz cream cheese Softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups whipped topping Like Cool Whip
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Chocolate Ganache Topping
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cups heavy cream
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients, then beat with a mixer on medium for about 2 minutes until fully blended.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin, which makes for a moist cake.
Baking
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
Cooling and Cheesecake Layer
- Let the cakes cool completely in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Mix softened cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, whipped topping, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Assembling the Cake
- Once the cakes are cool, place one layer on a serving plate, spread half of the peanut butter cheesecake mixture over it, and top with the second cake layer. Spread the remaining cheesecake on top.
Finishing Touch
- For the ganache, heat heavy cream until it simmers, pour over chocolate chips, and let sit for a few minutes before stirring until glossy. Drizzle over cheesecake layer.
- Chill the cake for at least an hour to let everything set, then slice and enjoy!
Notes
For convenience, you can substitute cake flour with all-purpose flour mixed with cornstarch. Feel free to use crunchy peanut butter for added texture. Garnish with chopped peanuts or extra ganache for decoration.