Salted Caramel Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake
Ingredients
For the cake
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 large eggs
1 cup hot coffee
For the peanut butter filling
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup milk
For the salted caramel sauce
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
For the chocolate ganache drizzle
4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream
Preparation
For the cake
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl whisk together flour sugar cocoa baking soda baking powder and salt. In a separate bowl whisk together buttermilk oil eggs and hot coffee. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely.
Once cooled slice the cake in half horizontally to create two layers.
For the peanut butter filling
In a large bowl with an electric mixer beat the peanut butter and softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar alternating with the milk. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
For the salted caramel sauce
In a medium saucepan over medium heat melt the granulated sugar stirring constantly until it turns a deep amber color. Carefully and slowly whisk in the heavy cream and butter. The mixture will bubble up. Whisk until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract and sea salt. Let the sauce cool slightly.
For the chocolate ganache drizzle
Place the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl. In a saucepan heat the heavy cream until just simmering. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and let it sit for 2-3 minutes without stirring. Gently whisk until smooth and glossy.
Assembly
Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread the peanut butter filling evenly over the top. Place the second cake layer on top. Carefully pour the salted caramel sauce over the top of the cake followed by the chocolate ganache drizzle.
Keywords
Salted caramel cake, Peanut butter chocolate cake, Layer cake, Dessert recipe