Extra Moist Chocolate Layer Cake with Peanut Butter Frosting and Ganache
This decadent chocolate cake features a moist, rich layer with creamy peanut butter frosting and a luscious ganache topping, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Cake Batter
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water or hot brewed coffee
Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (for frosting)
- 3 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch pans.
- Mix dry ingredients, then add eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla. Beat 2 mins.
- Stir in hot water or coffee until smooth. Divide batter into pans and bake 30-35 mins.
- Cool cakes, then spread peanut butter frosting between layers and over entire cake.
- Heat cream, pour over chocolate, whisk until smooth. Cool slightly for ganache.
- Pour ganache over cake, chill 30 mins before serving.
Notes
Ensure the ganache is slightly cooled for a perfect drip effect.