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Peanut Butter Fudge Cake
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Peanut Butter Fudge Cake

2 hServes 12Nutri-Score E€€
from @chelsweets2 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

12 people
  • all-purpose flourGrains300 g
  • granulated sugarPantry300 g
  • unsweetened cocoa powder (sifted)Pantry60 g
  • baking powderPantry10 g
  • baking sodaPantry5 g
  • saltSpices4 g
  • eggs (room temperature)Dairy3 pieces
  • buttermilk (room temperature)Dairy240 ml
  • vegetable oilPantry120 ml
  • vanilla extractPantry10 ml
  • hot waterBeverages240 ml
  • milk chocolate (finely chopped)Pantry450 g
  • heavy cream (warm)Dairy360 ml
  • creamy peanut butterPantry250 g
  • powdered sugar (sifted)Pantry120 g
  • unsalted butter (room temperature)Dairy115 g

per serving

Nutrition

459kcal

Carbs
53 g
Proteins
5 g
Fat
25 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl ×3
  • Whisk
  • Cake pan ×3
  • Saucepan
  • Oven
  • Cooling rack
  • Hand mixer
  • Spatula

step by step

Method

  1. Preheat and prepare the pans

    • Preheat the oven to 175 °C.
    • Grease and line the cake pans with parchment.
    Step 1

  2. Mix the dry ingredients

    • Whisk the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt together in a bowl.
    Step 2

  3. Add the wet ingredients

    • Add the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil and vanilla extract.
    • Mix until just combined, then stir in the hot water until the batter is smooth.
    Step 3

  4. Bake the cake layers

    • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
    • Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
    • Let the layers cool in the pans, then turn out onto a cooling rack.
    Step 4

  5. Make the milk chocolate ganache

    • Place the chopped milk chocolate in a bowl.
    • Pour the warm heavy cream over the chocolate and let it sit, then stir until smooth and glossy.
    • Let the ganache cool until thick and spreadable.
    Step 5

  6. Make the peanut butter ganache

    • Beat the peanut butter and butter together until smooth.
    • Mix in the powdered sugar, then beat in part of the milk chocolate ganache until creamy and fluffy.
    Step 6

  7. Assemble the cake

    • Place the first cake layer on a plate or cake board.
    • Spread a layer of milk chocolate ganache, then a layer of peanut butter ganache.
    • Repeat with the remaining layers, then cover the top and sides with the remaining ganache.
    Step 7

  8. Chill and serve

    • Chill the cake until the ganache sets, then slice and serve.
    Step 8
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