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Buckeye Cake with Chocolate Peanut Butter Frosting
Dessert

Buckeye Cake with Chocolate Peanut Butter Frosting

1 hServes 12Nutri-Score E€€
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Ingredients

12 people
  • butter (softened)Dairy113 g
  • creamy peanut butterPantry120 g
  • whole milkDairy60 ml
  • vanilla extractPantry10 ml
  • unsweetened cocoa powderPantry50 g
  • powdered sugarPantry300 g
  • creamy peanut butter (not natural)Pantry240 g
  • 70% dark chocolate chipsPantry340 g
  • creamy peanut butterPantry160 g
  • cream cheese (softened)Dairy113 g
  • vanilla extractPantry10 ml
  • milkDairy30 ml
  • powdered sugarPantry180 g

per serving

Nutrition

482kcal

Carbs
58 g
Proteins
6 g
Fat
25 g
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Tools

  • Mixing bowl ×2
  • Hand mixer
  • Microwave

step by step

Method

  1. Make the peanut butter filling

    • Combine the peanut butter, cream cheese, vanilla extract and milk in a bowl.
    • Beat until smooth.
    • Add the powdered sugar a little at a time until the desired consistency and sweetness.
    Step 1
  2. Make the chocolate peanut butter frosting

    • Beat the butter and peanut butter until smooth.
    • Add the milk and vanilla extract and beat again.
    • Beat in the cocoa powder, then slowly add the powdered sugar until the right consistency.
    • Add more milk if the frosting becomes too thick.
    Step 2
  3. Make the peanut butter chocolate ganache

    • Place the peanut butter and chocolate chips in a microwave-proof bowl.
    • Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring until smooth.
    Step 3
  4. Assemble the cake

    • Spread the peanut butter filling over the cake.
    • Frost with the chocolate peanut butter frosting.
    • Spoon the ganache over the cake or dip the top of each cupcake in it.
    • Let set.
    Step 4