MISSY'S PEANUT BUTTER PASSION CAKE
We are lost for words... This cake is pure peanut butter heaven. It's a classic combination of peanut butter and chocolate. Adding coffee really enhances the chocolate flavor. The cake is dense but so moist. The frosting is light and fluffy, almost like a creamy mousse. This showstopper dessert is almost too pretty to eat!
Provided by Melissa Dommert
Categories Chocolate
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9x13x2-inch pan, 2 9-inch round pans, 3 8-inch round pans or 1 10-inch round pan and set aside. Using an electric mixer, combine sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla; beat 1 minute.
- 2. Gradually add remaining ingredients (alternating wet and dry) and beat for 2 to 3 minutes at medium speed.
- 3. Pour batter into prepared pan(s).
- 4. Bake for approximately 40 to 45 minutes or so until cake is done. Cool for 5 minutes and carefully remove from pan(s). Note: 8-inch and 9-inch cakes will bake in less time than 10-inch and 9x13x2-inch cakes so check for doneness.
- 5. Using an electric mixer, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, salt, and peanut butter until smooth.
- 6. Using a spatula, gently fold in whipped topping until smooth. Chill frosting for about an hour (even overnight is okay). This frosting tastes like a creamy peanut butter mousse.
- 7. Spread cake with frosting.
- 8. Sprinkle all over with chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs. Garnish with chopped peanut butter cups and warmed fudge frosting or as desired.
- 9. For the cooking contest, I carefully cut each peanut butter cup in half and placed it on the cake (as shown in the photo) but what I really like to do is buy 2-3 packages of individually wrapped peanut butter cups (I think there are 8 in a package) and chop them up into chunks. This is easier to do if they're slightly chilled. Pile them onto the top of the cake (broken pieces, crumbs and all) and drizzle that with the softened fudge frosting (first soften it in the microwave for about 10 seconds - just long enough to thin it). Chill until serving time. For a gourmet touch, I like to split the layers or sheet cake in half and spread frosting between the layers as well. If you do it this way (and it's worth it to do it), the cake is much easier to work with if it's very well chilled. Who doesn't like extra layers of frosting? You could also sprinkle finely chopped peanut butter cups on top of the frosting between the layers.
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[email protected]This cake is a must-try for any peanut butter lover. It's rich, decadent, and absolutely delicious.
Natasha Sid
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of peanut butter, but I still really enjoyed this cake. The chocolate center is what really makes it.
Ahtesham ak
[email protected]This cake is amazing! The peanut butter flavor is perfect and the chocolate center is so gooey.
nice Precious
[email protected]I found that the cake was a little dry. I would recommend adding some extra moisture, such as milk or buttermilk.
Melisa Simelinkosi
[email protected]This cake is very easy to make. I was able to whip it up in no time.
LYRIC Williams
[email protected]The peanut butter frosting is a little too sweet for my taste, but the cake itself is delicious.
Haiderali Khan
[email protected]I love the gooey chocolate center of this cake. It's so fudgy and delicious.
Samantha Minnear
[email protected]This cake is so rich and decadent. It's perfect for a special occasion.
All Time Love
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The peanut butter frosting is especially delicious.
Julius Rimmey
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the combination of peanut butter and chocolate. It was also very easy to make, which is always a plus.