Description
Peanut Butter Cup Overload Cake is a decadent, show-stopping dessert layered with rich chocolate cake, creamy peanut butter frosting, chopped peanut butter cups, and a silky chocolate ganache. Every bite is pure indulgence, making it perfect for birthdays, parties, or whenever you’re craving the ultimate chocolate-peanut butter combo!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Frosting:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 12–15 miniature peanut butter cups, chopped
- For the Ganache:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- For Garnish:
- Additional peanut butter cups
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Then mix in sour cream, milk, and vanilla until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Divide batter evenly between pans.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the frosting: Beat peanut butter and softened butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla; beat until fluffy.
- To assemble: Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread frosting, sprinkle with chopped peanut butter cups, and repeat with second layer.
- Top with final cake layer and frost the top and sides with remaining frosting.
- Make the ganache: Heat cream until simmering, pour over chocolate chips, let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Pour ganache over the cake, allowing it to drip down sides. Garnish with additional peanut butter cups.
- Chill for 30 minutes to set ganache before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for the smoothest batter and frosting.
- If using natural peanut butter, expect a softer frosting with less sweetness.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 45 mins
- Cook Time: 25–30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
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