Indulge in the decadence of chocolate and peanut butter with this tantalizing cake recipe that combines both flavors seamlessly. Featuring layers of rich chocolate cake, creamy peanut butter frosting, and a delectable filling of cream cheese, this cake will satisfy even the most discerning sweet tooth. Topped with a layer of crushed Butterfinger candy, each bite delivers a symphony of textures and flavors that will leave you craving more. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we guide you through the steps to create this extraordinary chocolate peanut butter cake with cream cheese and Butterfinger frosting.
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CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CAKE WITH BUTTERFINGER FROSTING
I made this for my birthday last year and it is incredible. This appeared in last year's Bon Appetit. Now I have two cakes to pick from for my birthday..this and the Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Cake. Can you tell I'm head over heels for this winning combination?
Provided by greysangel
Categories Dessert
Time P2DT25m
Yield 12-16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For filling:.
- Bring cream and sugar to simmer in saucepan, whisking to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat. Add chocolate; let stand 1 minute. Whisk until smooth. Whisk in peanut butter. Chill uncovered overnight.
- For cake:.
- Preheat oven to 350°F Butter three 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 1 1/2-inch-high sides. Line bottoms with parchment paper. Sift first 4 ingredients into medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat butter and peanut butter in large bowl until blended. Beat in sugar. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, then vanilla. At low speed, beat in flour mixture in 4 additions alternately with buttermilk in 3 additions.
- Divide batter among pans and spread evenly. Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool cakes 5 minutes. Turn out onto racks; peel off parchment. Cool cakes completely.
- For frosting:.
- Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese, 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla in large bowl to blend. Whisk whipping cream and 3/4 cup powdered sugar in bowl until mixture holds medium-firm peaks. Fold into cream cheese mixture in 3 additions; chill until firm but spreadable, about 1 hour.
- Place 1 cake layer, bottom side up, on 9-inch tart pan bottom. Spread with half of filling. Place another layer, bottom side up, on work surface. Spread with remaining filling; place atop first layer. Top with remaining cake layer, bottom side up.
- Spread frosting over top and sides of cake. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with cake dome; chill. Let stand at room temperature 2 hours before continuing.) Press candy and peanuts onto top of cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 911.7, Fat 56.2, SaturatedFat 31.9, Cholesterol 224.7, Sodium 471.6, Carbohydrate 93.9, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 68, Protein 12
CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE AND BUTTERFINGER FROSTING
A peanut butter cake with chocolate-peanut butter ganache filling and tangy cream cheese frosting decorated with chopped candy bars.
Categories Cake Mixer Chocolate Nut Dessert Bake Kid-Friendly Cream Cheese Peanut Birthday Bon Appétit Vegetarian Pescatarian Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- For filling:
- Bring cream and sugar to simmer in saucepan, whisking to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat. Add chocolate; let stand 1 minute. Whisk until smooth. Whisk in peanut butter. Chill uncovered overnight.
- For cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter three 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 1 1/2-inch-high sides. Line bottoms with parchment paper. Sift first 4 ingredients into medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat butter and peanut butter in large bowl until blended. Beat in sugar. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, then vanilla. At low speed, beat in flour mixture in 4 additions alternately with buttermilk in 3 additions.
- Divide batter among pans and spread evenly. Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool cakes 5 minutes. Turn out onto racks; peel off parchment. Cool cakes completely.
- For frosting:
- Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese, 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla in large bowl to blend. Whisk whipping cream and 3/4 cup powdered sugar in bowl until mixture holds medium-firm peaks. Fold into cream cheese mixture in 3 additions; chill until firm but spreadable, about 1 hour.
- Place 1 cake layer, bottom side up, on 9-inch tart pan bottom. Spread with half of filling. Place another layer, bottom side up, on work surface. Spread with remaining filling; place atop first layer. Top with remaining cake layer, bottom side up.
- Spread frosting over top and sides of cake. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with cake dome; chill. Let stand at room temperature 2 hours before continuing.) Press candy and peanuts onto top of cake.
CHOCOLATE BUTTERFINGER-CARAMEL CAKE
Chocolate Butterfinger-Caramel Cake will bring smiles to the face of the birthday boy or girl. This is also great for entertaining.
Provided by Butterfinger
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Butterfinger®
Time 1h25m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Prepare cake according to package directions using a 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
- Poke holes in cake about 1-inch apart and 1-inch deep using handle of wooden spoon. Pour sweetened condensed milk over cake. Sprinkle with half of chopped Butterfinger. Pour caramel topping over Butterfinger.
- Spread whipped cream over cake; sprinkle with remaining chopped Butterfinger. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve. Refrigerate any uneaten cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.7 calories, Carbohydrate 66.2 g, Cholesterol 50.5 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.1 g, Sodium 437.9 mg, Sugar 28.4 g
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING
Chocolate and peanut butter are such an enjoyable combination. This delicious chocolate peanut butter frosting makes a satisfying topping to these moist chocolate cupcakes.-Ruthe Stevenson, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 10m
Yield 1-2/3 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and peanut butter until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Stir in the confectioners' sugar, cocoa, salt and enough milk to achieve a spreading consistency.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 57mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CAKE
Meet the Cook: In our chocolate-loving house, this cake disappears very quickly! My husband and I have a 6-month-old son. We enjoy the peacefulness of country living. -Dorcas Yoder, Weyers Cave, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 12-16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, oil and vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually beat into egg mixture until blended. Stir in coffee (batter will be thin). , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack. , For frosting, beat the cream cheese and peanut butter in a bowl until smooth. Beat in sugar, milk and vanilla. Spread over cake. Sprinkle with chocolate chips if desired. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 308mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
EASY BUTTERFINGER® CAKE
Angel food cake, Butterfinger® candy bars and Cool Whip® are the well known favorites in this delightful (and easy) no-bake dessert. Looks great in a trifle bowl. I don't even like Butterfinger® bars and I thoroughly enjoy this stuff!! You can do this in a 9x13-inch pan as well, but the trifle looks so nice!
Provided by NATURALTES
Categories Desserts Chocolate Dessert Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Beat confectioners' sugar, butter, and egg yolks together in a large bowl with an electric mixture until creamy. Fold whipped topping into the mixture.
- Spread 1/2 the angel food cake pieces on the bottom of a trifle dish. Pour 1/2 the whipped topping mixture in an even layer over the cake pieces. Sprinkle 1/2 the crushed candy bars over the top. Repeat layers with remaining cake, whipped topping mixture, and crushed candy. Cover dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.3 calories, Carbohydrate 45.4 g, Cholesterol 66.5 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 243.5 mg, Sugar 28.7 g
BUTTERFINGER CAKE
Make and share this Butterfinger Cake recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Piper Lee
Categories Dessert
Time 1h50m
Yield 15-20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bake cake according to directions on the box. Remove from oven and immediately poke holes in the top of the cake with a drinking straw or chopstick to make holes for the caramel topping to sink into.
- Prepare the caramel topping by mixing the caramel and sweetened condensed milk in a small bowl until well combined. Drizzle over the warm cake so it seeps down into the holes.
- Measure out half of the crushed candy bars and sprinkle the pieces over the cake.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine thawed whipped topping and softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on low speed until smooth and creamy. Spread mixture over top of the candy. Sprinkle remaining candy pieces on top.
- Place, uncovered, in the freezer for about an hour; then place in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Refrigerate leftovers.
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start baking, measure and gather all the ingredients and equipment you'll need. This will help you stay organized and ensure you don't forget anything.
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Many baking recipes require ingredients to be at room temperature. This helps them mix together more easily and evenly. Take your ingredients out of the fridge about 30 minutes before you start baking.
- Creaming Butter and Sugar: When creaming butter and sugar together, use a mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes, or until the mixture is light and fluffy. This will help incorporate air into the mixture, which will make your cake lighter and more tender.
- Gradually Add Dry Ingredients: When adding dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, do it gradually and mix well after each addition. This will help prevent the batter from becoming too thick or lumpy.
- Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter can make your cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined and no more.
- Baking Times: Every oven is different, so it's important to keep an eye on your cake while it's baking. The baking time given in the recipe is just an estimate. Insert a toothpick into the center of the cake; if it comes out clean, the cake is done.
- Cooling the Cake: Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help prevent the frosting from melting and sliding off the cake.
Conclusion:
This chocolate peanut butter cake with cream cheese and Butterfinger frosting is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate flavor, creamy peanut butter filling, and sweet Butterfinger frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give this chocolate peanut butter cake a try. You won't be disappointed!
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