Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Cake
Indulge in the decadent layers of Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Cake! Featuring a rich chocolate base, creamy peanut butter cheesecake filling, and topped with a luscious chocolate ganache, this dessert is a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients:
For the Cheesecake:
2 packages 8 ounces each cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
Pinch of kosher salt
2 large eggs
1/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
For the Cake:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened dark chocolate cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Cake
Indulge in the decadent layers of Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Cake! Featuring a rich chocolate base, creamy peanut butter cheesecake filling, and topped with a luscious chocolate ganache, this dessert is a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients:
For the Cheesecake:
2 packages 8 ounces each cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
Pinch of kosher salt
2 large eggs
1/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
For the Cake:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened dark chocolate cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
1/2 cup milk
For the Frosting:
1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
7 1/2 cups powdered sugar
6 tablespoons milk
For the Ganache:
15 Dove Dark Chocolate PROMISES (about 4 ounces)
1 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions:
For the Cheesecake:
Beat cream cheese and sugar until creamy. Add peanut butter, salt, and eggs. Mix in sour cream and heavy cream until thick and creamy. Bake in a preheated 325°F oven in a water bath for 45 minutes, then turn off the oven and let sit for 25-30 minutes. Cool and refrigerate.
For the Cake:
Mix dry ingredients. Combine coffee with milk. Cream butter and sugar, then add eggs. Alternate dry ingredients with coffee mixture into the batter. Bake in two 9-inch pans at 350°F for 25 minutes. Cool.
For the Frosting:
Whip butter, then add peanut butter and powdered sugar. Beat until fluffy.
For the Ganache:
Melt chocolate with cream and stir until smooth.
Assembly:
Layer cake, cheesecake, cake. Frost all over and pour ganache on top. Decorate as desired.
