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Prepare for a dessert that’s out of this world! This Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Galaxy Cake combines rich chocolate layers with creamy peanut butter frosting, creating a flavor explosion that will delight your taste buds. Topped with an eye-catching galaxy design and filled with chocolate peanut butter cups, this cake is perfect for birthdays, parties, or just because. Let’s get baking and create a slice of the universe! 🌠
🌌 Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Galaxy Cake 🍫🥜
Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: MediumServings
12
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking/ Cooling Time
35
minutescalories per serving
500
kcalIngredients
- For the Chocolate Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
2 cups granulated sugar 🍚
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 🍫
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt 🧂
2 large eggs 🥚
1 cup whole milk 🥛
1/2 cup vegetable oil 🛢️
2 tsp vanilla extract 🌼
1 cup boiling water 💧
- For the Peanut Butter Frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened 🧈
1 cup creamy peanut butter 🥜
4 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract 🌼
- For the Galaxy Decoration:
1 cup heavy cream 🥛
8 oz dark chocolate, finely chopped 🍫
Food coloring (blue, purple, black)
Edible glitter (optional) ✨
Peanut butter cups, chopped, for garnish 🍬
Directions
- For the Chocolate Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round baking pans. 🎂
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin—this is normal! Pour evenly into prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely. ❄️
- For the Peanut Butter Frosting:
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and peanut butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and heavy cream, mixing until smooth and fluffy. Add vanilla extract and beat until combined. 🥜✨
- Assembling the Cake:
- Place one layer of chocolate cake on a serving plate. Spread a layer of peanut butter frosting over the top and sprinkle with chopped peanut butter cups.
- Add the second layer and repeat with frosting and more peanut butter cups.
- Top with the third layer and frost the entire cake with the remaining peanut butter frosting. 🌟
- For the Galaxy Decoration:
- Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until it just begins to simmer. Pour over chopped dark chocolate and let sit for 2-3 minutes. Stir until smooth.
- Divide the ganache into bowls and mix in food coloring to create galaxy colors (blue, purple, black).
- Drizzle the colored ganache over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides for a cosmic effect. 🌌✨
- Finish with a sprinkle of edible glitter and garnish with chopped peanut butter cups.
- Notes or Tips:
- Chill the Cake: Refrigerate the cake for 30 minutes after frosting to help set the layers before serving. ❄️
- Flavor Boost: For extra peanut butter flavor, add chopped peanuts to the frosting! 🥜
- Cosmic Touch: Use a toothpick to swirl the colored ganache for a more blended galaxy effect.
Notes
- Chill the Cake: Refrigerate the cake for 30 minutes after frosting to help set the layers before serving. ❄️
- Flavor Boost: For extra peanut butter flavor, add chopped peanuts to the frosting! 🥜
- Cosmic Touch: Use a toothpick to swirl the colored ganache for a more blended galaxy effect.
This Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Galaxy Cake is not just a feast for the eyes but a delicious treat for the palate. With layers of moist chocolate cake, creamy peanut butter frosting, and a stunning galaxy design, it’s perfect for any celebration. Treat yourself and your guests to a slice of this cosmic delight! 🌠🍰
