Reese Peanutbutter Cup Chocolate Cake Recipes

PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE LAYER CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C) and prepare three 8 inch cake pans with non-stick baking spray and parchment paper in the bottom. 2
• . Add the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt to a large mixer bowl and combine. Set aside.
• . Add the milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract and eggs to a medium sized bowl and combine.
• . Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and beat until well combined.
• . Slowly add the hot water to the batter and mix on low speed until well combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to make sure everything is well combined.
• . Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
• . Remove cakes from oven and allow to cool for 2-3 minutes, then remove to a cooling rack to finish cooling.
• . To make the frosting, combine the butter and peanut butter in a large mixer bowl and mix until well combined.
• . Add about half of the powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
• 0. Add 3 tablespoons of water or milk and mix until smooth.
• 1. Add remaining powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
• 2. Add remaining water or milk and mix until smooth, keeping an eye on the consistency of the frosting so it doesn't get too thin. 13
• To build the cake, use a large serrated knife to remove the tops of the cake layers so that they're flat. See my tips on how to level a cake and how to stack a cake. 14. Pl
• ce the first cake layer on a serving plate or cardboard cake circle and top with about 1 cup of frosting. Smooth frosting into an even layer. 15. Ad
• about half of the chopped Reese's on top of the frosting and press into the frosting. Spread a small amount of frosting on top of the Reese's so that it's sticky on top for the next cake layer. 16. Add the
• ext cake layer and top with about 1 cup of frosting. Smooth frosting into an even layer. 17. Add rema
• ning half of the chopped Reese's on top of the frosting and press into the frosting. Spread a small amount of frosting on top of the Reese's so that it's sticky on top for the next cake layer. 18. Add the final
• ake layer to the top of the cake. 19. Smooth out the
• frosting on the sides of the cake, creating a thin crumb coat. 20. Add about 1 cu
• of frosting to the top of the cake and smooth into an even layer. 21. Frost the cake
• using my tutorial for a smooth cake. Stop just before using the paper towel, which won't be necessary with the pattern on the sides of this cake. 22. Use an offset spa
• ula to create the stripes around the cake. For guidance, see the video above starting at about 1:40. 22. Set the cake asid
• and make the chocolate ganache (see my tips for making chocolate ganache). Put the chocolate chips in a heat proof bowl. 23. Microwave the hea
• y whipping cream until it just begins to boil, then pour it over the chocolate chips. Allow it to sit for 2-3 minutes, then whisk until smooth. 24. Use a squeeze bot
• le or a spoon to drizzle the chocolate around the edges of the cake, then fill in the top of the cake and smooth it with an offset spatula. See my tips for making a chocolate drip cake. 25. Allow the ganache
• to firm a bit, about 10 minutes, then top with remaining frosting, additional Reese's chopped in half, and Reese's crumbles. 26. Refrigerate the cake
• ntil ready to serve. Serve at room temperature. Cake is best for 3-4 days.

REESE'S CUP CHOCOLATE CAKE

Steps:

• Mix together first four ingredients.
• Then stir in the coppped Reese's cups.
• Pour into 2 greased 9" cake pans and bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.
• Cool completely.
• Frosting:.
• Heat cream just to boiling and pour over the 8 oz. dark chocolate and whisk until melted.
• Stir in 1/2 cup peanut butter and whisk until smooth and pour on cake. This frosting will be fairly loose but it soaks into the cake a little.
• I also top it with a few more chopped up Reese's cups.

REESE'S PEANUT BUTTER POKE CAKE

Steps:

• Prepare and bake your chocolate cake following instructions on the cake mix box. When the cake is done cooking, take it out of the oven and poke the cake all over with a fork.
• Microwave your hot fudge and pour 3/4 of the jar on top of the cake so it will soak in.
• Combine cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk in a large bowl or stand mixer and beat until smooth. Add peanut butter and continue mixing until thoroughly incorporated. Add half of the cool whip and continue mixing it until smooth.
• Spread peanut butter mixture evenly over cooled cake. Cover and refrigerate until cool.
• Spread remaining cool whip over peanut butter mixture. Drizzle rest of hot fudge over top. Then sprinkle the crumbled reese's peanut butter cups over top. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.

REESE'S PEANUT BUTTER CUP-CHOCOLATE DESSERT (NO-BAKE)

Steps:

• Prepare a 9-inch pan.
• Coarsely chop all of the peanut butter cups; set aside.
• For the crust; finely crush 16 Oreo cookies in a processor; toss with melted butter or margarine.
• Press into the bottom of the pan; place in refrigerator while preparing the filling.
• In a mixing bowl beat cream cheese with peanut butter until smooth.
• Add in 1 cup confectioners sugar and beat until combined and smooth.
• Fold in HALF of the thawed Cool Whip topping.
• Spread over the crust.
• Sprinkle with half of the chopped peanut butter cups.
• In another bowl beat half and half cream or milk with chocolate pudding mix and remaining 1/2 cup confectioners sugar on low speed of an electric mix until combined and smooth, then fold in remaining Cool Whip topping.
• Spread over the chopped peanut butter cups.
• Sprinkle the remaining chopped peanut butter cups over the top.
• Cover and chill a minimum of 4 or more hours.

REESE'S® PEANUT BUTTER CUP CUPCAKES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 muffin tins with paper liners.
• Combine brown sugar, butter, and peanut butter in a medium bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in eggs one at a time until combined.
• Combine flour and baking powder in a separate bowl. Slowly beat into the creamed mixture. Pour in milk and water; stir until batter is thick and smooth. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin tins. Press 2 mini peanut butter cups into each cupcake.
• Bake in the preheated oven until edges are firm and begin to pull away from the sides of the tin, 20 to 25 minutes.
• Pile 15 to 20 chocolate chips over each cupcake. Return to the oven until chocolate chips start to melt, about 1 minute. Spread melted chocolate over the cupcakes and sprinkle with chopped peanuts.

REESE'S™ PEANUT BUTTER CUP SNACK CAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and side of 9-inch round cake pan or 8-inch square pan with shortening; lightly flour.
• In medium bowl, beat all ingredients except candies with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on high speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan. Sprinkle with candies.
• Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Serve warm or cool.