Go Back

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Cake Recipe

Lipia
This Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Cake recipe is a rich, indulgent dessert featuring layers of moist chocolate cake, creamy peanut butter frosting, and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. Perfect for special occasions, it's easy to make and guaranteed to delight chocolate and peanut butter lovers alike.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 620 kcal

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pans (2)
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Spatula
  • Cooling rack
  • Cake stand or serving platter

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

For the Peanut Butter Frosting:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Chocolate Ganache:

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup heavy cream

For Decoration:

  • Additional Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups whole or chopped

Instructions
 

Prepare the Cake:

  • ● Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour the cake pans.
  • ● In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • ● Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • ● In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • ● Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  • ● Stir in the hot water until the batter is smooth. Fold in the chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.
  • ● Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  • ● Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
  • ● Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Prepare the Peanut Butter Frosting:

  • ● In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter and peanut butter until smooth and creamy.
  • ● Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • ● Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, and beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.

Prepare the Chocolate Ganache:

  • ● In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the heavy cream until just about to boil.
  • ● Pour the hot cream over the chocolate chips and let it sit for 2-3 minutes. Stir until smooth and glossy. Allow the ganache to cool slightly until it thickens but is still pourable.

Assemble the Cake:

  • ● Place one cake layer on a cake stand or serving platter. Spread a generous layer of peanut butter frosting on top.
  • ● Place the second cake layer on top of the frosting. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining peanut butter frosting.
  • ● Pour the chocolate ganache over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
  • ● Decorate with additional Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.
Keyword Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Cake Recipe