Best 2 Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake With Butterfinger Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in the ultimate chocolate and peanut butter fantasy with our tantalizing Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake with Butterfinger Frosting. This decadent dessert combines rich chocolate cake layers with a luscious peanut butter filling and a heavenly Butterfinger frosting, creating an explosion of flavors and textures that will satisfy even the most discerning sweet tooth. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

In this comprehensive guide, we'll provide you with step-by-step instructions and all the necessary tips to create this masterpiece. We'll start with the moist and fluffy chocolate cake layers, which are infused with the perfect balance of cocoa powder and coffee for an extra depth of flavor. Then, we'll introduce you to the creamy and irresistible peanut butter filling, made with a combination of peanut butter, butter, and powdered sugar. Finally, we'll unveil the secret behind the heavenly Butterfinger frosting, which incorporates crushed Butterfinger candy bars into a velvety buttercream, resulting in a delightful crunch and a burst of peanut butter flavor with every bite.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our detailed instructions and helpful tips will guide you through the entire process, ensuring success. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to indulge in the ultimate chocolate and peanut butter extravaganza. Let's bake!

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CAKE WITH BUTTERFINGER FROSTING



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I made this for my birthday last year and it is incredible. This appeared in last year's Bon Appetit. Now I have two cakes to pick from for my birthday..this and the Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Cake. Can you tell I'm head over heels for this winning combination?

Provided by greysangel

Categories     Dessert

Time P2DT25m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup packed golden brown sugar
12 ounces bittersweet chocolate or 12 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
1/2 cup old-fashioned natural-style chunky peanut butter
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
10 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup old-fashioned chunky peanut butter (natural)
1 lb golden brown sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
1 (12 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
2 cups powdered sugar, divided
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup chilled heavy whipping cream
2 butterfinger candy bars, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • For filling:.
  • Bring cream and sugar to simmer in saucepan, whisking to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat. Add chocolate; let stand 1 minute. Whisk until smooth. Whisk in peanut butter. Chill uncovered overnight.
  • For cake:.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F Butter three 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 1 1/2-inch-high sides. Line bottoms with parchment paper. Sift first 4 ingredients into medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat butter and peanut butter in large bowl until blended. Beat in sugar. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, then vanilla. At low speed, beat in flour mixture in 4 additions alternately with buttermilk in 3 additions.
  • Divide batter among pans and spread evenly. Bake cakes until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool cakes 5 minutes. Turn out onto racks; peel off parchment. Cool cakes completely.
  • For frosting:.
  • Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese, 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla in large bowl to blend. Whisk whipping cream and 3/4 cup powdered sugar in bowl until mixture holds medium-firm peaks. Fold into cream cheese mixture in 3 additions; chill until firm but spreadable, about 1 hour.
  • Place 1 cake layer, bottom side up, on 9-inch tart pan bottom. Spread with half of filling. Place another layer, bottom side up, on work surface. Spread with remaining filling; place atop first layer. Top with remaining cake layer, bottom side up.
  • Spread frosting over top and sides of cake. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with cake dome; chill. Let stand at room temperature 2 hours before continuing.) Press candy and peanuts onto top of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 911.7, Fat 56.2, SaturatedFat 31.9, Cholesterol 224.7, Sodium 471.6, Carbohydrate 93.9, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 68, Protein 12

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING



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Chocolate and peanut butter are such an enjoyable combination. This delicious chocolate peanut butter frosting makes a satisfying topping to these moist chocolate cupcakes.-Ruthe Stevenson, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 1-2/3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 to 5 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and peanut butter until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Stir in the confectioners' sugar, cocoa, salt and enough milk to achieve a spreading consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 57mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients for the cake batter. This will help the ingredients mix together more smoothly and evenly, resulting in a better-tasting cake.
  • Do not overmix the cake batter. Overmixing can develop the gluten in the flour, making the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the toothpick comes out with batter or crumbs attached, the cake needs to bake longer.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly and prevent it from sliding off the cake.
  • For the best flavor, use high-quality chocolate and peanut butter for the frosting. You can also add other mix-ins to the frosting, such as chopped Butterfinger candy bars or chopped peanuts.

Conclusion:

This chocolate peanut butter cake with Butterfinger frosting is a delicious and decadent dessert perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and creamy. With its combination of chocolate, peanut butter, and Butterfinger candy bars, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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