Description
This Reese’s Cake is a dream come true for chocolate and peanut butter lovers! Moist layers of rich chocolate cake are stacked with creamy peanut butter frosting and topped with plenty of chopped Reese’s cups for the ultimate indulgent dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
For the chocolate cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
For the peanut butter frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the decoration:
- 12–16 Reese’s peanut butter cups, chopped or whole
- Chocolate sauce or ganache (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and prep pans: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line with parchment paper.
- Make the cake batter: In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat for 2 minutes, then stir in boiling water (batter will be thin).
- Bake: Pour batter evenly into pans and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Make the frosting: Beat softened butter and peanut butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with heavy cream and vanilla. Beat until creamy and fluffy.
- Assemble the cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread with peanut butter frosting. Top with second cake layer and frost the top and sides evenly.
- Decorate: Garnish with chopped or whole Reese’s peanut butter cups. Optional: drizzle with chocolate sauce or ganache.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Make-ahead: Cake layers can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored at room temperature.
- Storage: Keep leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.
- Variations: Add a chocolate ganache drip or crushed pretzels for extra flair.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 55 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: undefined
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 68 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Reese's cake, chocolate peanut butter cake, birthday cake, peanut butter frosting, layered cake