Decadent Reese’s Peanut Butter Drip Caka Recipe

 

 

Decadent Reese’s Peanut Butter Drip Caka Recipe

This show-stopping cake is every peanut butter and chocolate lover’s dream! Layers of moist chocolate cake, creamy peanut butter frosting, and a rich chocolate ganache drip—topped with Reese’s galore!

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 3/4 cups granulated sugar

3/4 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)

2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp salt

1 cup buttermilk

1/2 cup vegetable oil

2 large eggs

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 (adjust for desired consistency)

For the Ganache Drip:

1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/4 cup heavy cream

For Decoration:

Reese’s cups (mini and regular, halved or chopped)

Reese’s pieces or crushed peanut butter candies

Directions:

Bake the Cake:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans.

In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

Add buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth. Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin).

Divide evenly between the pans and bake for 25–30 minutes. Let cool completely.

Make the Frosting:

Beat butter and peanut butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with heavy cream, until smooth and spreadable.

Prepare the Ganache:

Heat heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl until just steaming (not boiling). Pour over chocolate chips and let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth. Let cool slightly for drizzling consistency.

Assemble the Cake:

Layer the cakes with peanut butter frosting between each layer. Frost the outside and smooth the surface.

Drizzle ganache along the edges for the drip effect.

Decorate:

Pipe swirls of frosting on top and decorate with halved Reese’s cups, chopped candies, and crushed peanut butter treats.

 

Pro Tip:

Chill the cake before adding the ganache drip to ensure a clean, perfect finish!

Serves: 12–16 | Prep Time: 30 mins | Bake Time: 30 mins | Assembly Time: 20 mins