Description
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Cake is an indulgent layered dessert combining moist chocolate cake, a creamy cheesecake center, and rich peanut butter frosting. Perfect for special occasions, it offers bold flavor and an impressive presentation.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for cheesecake layer)
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature (for cheesecake layer)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cheesecake layer)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth.
- Slowly stir in the boiling water. Batter will be thin.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract, and mix until creamy.
- Spoon cheesecake mixture over the cake batter in each pan. Do not mix.
- Gently spoon remaining cake batter over the cheesecake layer to cover.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- To make frosting, beat peanut butter and butter together until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and heavy cream, beating until smooth and fluffy.
- Place one cooled cake layer on a serving plate. Spread frosting evenly on top. Add second cake layer and frost top and sides with remaining frosting.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for the best cheesecake texture.
- Cake layers can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator before assembling.
- Let cake slices sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving for best flavor and texture.
- Boiling water makes the cake batter thin but ensures a moist crumb.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 58g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 76g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
