Peanut Butter Chocolate Cheesecake
Ingredients:
For the chocolate cake:
2 1/2 cups of all purpose flour
1 cup of cocoa powder without sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder
1 teaspoon of baking soda
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups of granulated sugar
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups of buttermilk
For the peanut butter cheesecake:
16oz cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup of granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 cup creamy peanut butter
For the peanut butter frosting:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter
3 cups of powdered sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Instructions:
1️⃣ Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour two 9 inch round pots.
2️⃣ Make the chocolate cake: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3️⃣ In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4️⃣ Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in Vanilla Extract.
5️⃣ Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the butter, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until it just combined.
6️⃣ Divide the dough evenly between the two prepared pans.
7️⃣ Make the Peanut Butter Cheesecake: In another large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
8️⃣ Add sugar and beat until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and peanut butter until well combined.
9️⃣ Layer Cake: Spoon the peanut butter cheesecake mix evenly over the chocolate cake batter in each pan.
no Baking: Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the cheesecake layer and a chopstick inserted in the center comes out clean.
1️⃣1️⃣ Cool and Frost: Let cakes cool in pans for 15 minutes, then remove from pans and transfer to a wire rack.
1️⃣2️⃣ Make Peanut Butter Frosting: In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and peanut butter until creamy.
1️⃣3️⃣ Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with heavy cream, whisk until soft and fluffy. Shake off the vanilla extract.
1️⃣4️⃣ Frost the Cake: Once cakes are completely cooled, place a layer of cake on a serving dish. Spreads a layer of peanut butter icing on top.
1️⃣5️⃣ Carefully place the second cake layer on top, the cheesecake down. Icing the top and sides of the cake with the remaining peanut butter frosting.
1️⃣6️⃣ Serves: Slice and enjoy the indulgent Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake, with its layers of rich chocolate cake, creamy peanut butter cheesecake, and delicious peanut butter frosting!
