I loved the combination of super-rich chocolate cake, with swirls of peanut butter batter covered in peanut butter frosting then finished off with Italian buttercream, which is less sweet than the regular kind and didn’t overpower/ compete with the other flavors in the cake. The chocolate ganache was just right; in all honesty I’d put chocolate ganache on literally anything and be happy. Did I mention I made two versions of the cake? If you’re short on time you can add peanut butter chips to the cake batter instead doing the marbleization. Both versions taste great!
PRO tips to Make this chocolate peanut butter cake
If you’re not using 6-inch pans, double the recipe for 8-inch pans or triple the recipe for 9-inch pans. You can substitute whole milk yogurt for the sour cream if desired, I do it all the time and can’t really tell the difference. To get FLAT layers that are moist inside and out try using cake strips! You can buy a set on the shop page or make your own from foil and paper towels at home. I made a whole blog post on it so check it out if you’re interested! If you don’t want to make Italian buttercream you can use the American variety. I just prefer the smoothness and taste of the Italian variety. I know it’s a pain to make two different types of frosting though!
Steps To Assemble This Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
How do you make chocolate peanut butter frosting?
Sift together 4 cups confectioners sugar 440g, 1/3 cup cocoa powder 35g, 1/2 tsp salt 1.5g, Cream 1/2 cup unsalted butter 115g, room temperature until smooth. Beat the sugar mixture into the butter and mix until incorporated. Add 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter 125g Add 2-4 tbsp heavy cream 30-60mL
How do you get a smooth side and a perfect drip?
Crumb coat the cake with a thin layer of the peanut butter frosting then chill before adding the Italian meringue buttercream. If you find cake decorating to be a bit intimidating then check out my How to Decorate a Cake post, it has lots of helpful tips and a full how to video.
How Do You Assemble A Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake?
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