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Rich Chocolate Cake Layers** ** Recipe

Rich Chocolate Cake Layers** ** Recipe
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Indulge in the ultimate chocolate cake experience with this decadent Chocolate Cake featuring layers of moist chocolate cake, creamy peanut butter frosting, rich chocolate ganache, heavy caramel drizzle, and crunchy roasted peanuts. A show-stopping dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Rich Chocolate Cake Layers:

  • 2 1/4 cups (270g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (95g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 1/2 cups (500g) granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (240ml) milk
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) boiling water

Creamy Peanut Butter Frosting:

  • 1 1/2 cups (340g) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup (250g) creamy peanut butter
  • 5–6 cups (600-720g) powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream or milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)

Salted Caramel Sauce (Homemade or Store-bought):

  • 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) water
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) heavy cream
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter
  • 3/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt

Chocolate Ganache Drip:

  • 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
  • 4 ounces (113g) dark chocolate
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional)

Assembly/Decoration:

  • 1 cup (approx. 150g) roasted salted peanuts

Instructions

  1. Rich Chocolate Cake Layers: Preheat oven, prepare pans, combine dry ingredients, combine wet ingredients, mix, add hot liquid, bake, cool.
  2. Creamy Peanut Butter Frosting: Beat butter & peanut butter, add powdered sugar, add liquid & flavor, beat until light & fluffy.
  3. Salted Caramel Sauce (Homemade): Combine sugar & water, simmer, add cream, butter, & salt, whisk until smooth & cool.
  4. Chocolate Ganache Drip: Heat cream, melt chocolate, whisk ganache, cool to pourable consistency.
  5. Toasted Peanuts & Assembly/Decoration: Toast peanuts, stack & crumb coat, final frosting, apply ganache drip, heavy caramel drizzle, garnish, chill & serve, store leftovers.

Notes

  • You can use hot coffee instead of boiling water for a richer chocolate flavor in the cake.
  • For the best results, chill the frosted cake for at least 2-3 hours or overnight before serving.
  • Adjust the consistency of the frosting with more cream or powdered sugar as needed.
  • Make sure the caramel sauce is completely cooled before drizzling over the cake.
  • Refrigerate any leftover cake promptly to maintain freshness.

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Keywords: Chocolate Cake, Peanut Butter Frosting, Chocolate Ganache, Caramel Drizzle, Dessert, Cake Recipe

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