🍫 Reese’s Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake Cheesecake 🥜 Ready to blow everyone’s mind? This epic Reese...

🍫 Reese’s Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake Cheesecake 🥜

Ready to blow everyone’s mind? This epic Reese’s Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake Cheesecake is a triple-layered masterpiece—featuring a rich chocolate cake, creamy Reese’s-studded cheesecake, and luscious peanut butter buttercream. Finished off with a silky ganache and more peanut butter drizzle, it’s pure decadence in every slice!

Ingredients:
Chocolate Cake:

1 ¾ cup flour
2 cups sugar
¾ cup cocoa powder
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
½ cup melted butter
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 cup hot black coffee
Cheesecake Layer:

32 oz cream cheese, softened
1 ¼ cup sugar
½ cup sour cream
2 tsp vanilla extract
5 large eggs
12 Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, chopped
14 oz can of dulce de leche
Peanut Butter Buttercream:

¾ cup butter, softened
¾ cup shortening
¾ cup peanut butter
1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
4-5 cups powdered sugar
Chocolate Ganache:

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
Directions:
1. Make the Chocolate Cake:
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round pans.
2️⃣ Mix dry ingredients. Add eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla.
3️⃣ Stir in hot coffee until batter is smooth.
4️⃣ Bake 30-35 mins. Cool completely, then refrigerate.

2. Make the Cheesecake:
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C). Prepare a water bath.
2️⃣ Beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add sugar, sour cream, and vanilla.
3️⃣ Blend in eggs, one at a time. Fold in chopped Reese’s.
4️⃣ Bake 10 mins, then reduce heat to 350°F (175°C) and bake 50-60 mins until set. Chill overnight.

3. Peanut Butter Buttercream:
1️⃣ Beat butter and shortening until fluffy.
2️⃣ Add peanut butter and vanilla.
3️⃣ Gradually add powdered sugar until desired consistency.

4. Chocolate Ganache:
1️⃣ Heat cream until simmering. Pour over chocolate chips.
2️⃣ Let sit 5 mins, then stir until smooth. Let thicken.

5. Assemble:
1️⃣ Layer: Place chocolate cake, spread dulce de leche, add cheesecake, layer buttercream. Repeat.
2️⃣ Crumb Coat: Thin layer of buttercream, freeze 30 mins.
3️⃣ Top with Ganache: Pour over cake, let it flow down the sides.
4️⃣ Finish: Drizzle with heated peanut butter and decorate with remaining buttercream.

Prep Time: 30 mins | Total Time: 2 hrs
Servings: 12

Layered to perfection and bursting with peanut butter and chocolate goodness, this cake is a Reese’s lover’s dream come true! 🍫🥜💥