Description
Reeses dreamcake delivers chocolate and peanut butter paradise in one heavenly dessert. Creamy layers of rich ganache, smooth mousse, and crunchy peanut butter cups create an irresistible experience you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients:
- 2 cups (280 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (400 grams) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (75 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 milliliters) baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 milliliters) baking soda
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whole milk
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) vanilla extract
Liquid Ingredient:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) boiling water
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and prepare three baking pans by greasing and flouring two 9-inch round cake pans and one 8-inch springform pan.
- Create the chocolate cake batter by combining dry ingredients in a large bowl, then incorporate wet ingredients. Mix thoroughly for 2 minutes until smooth. Gently fold in boiling water to create a thin consistency. Distribute batter evenly across prepared cake pans.
- Bake chocolate cake layers for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick emerges clean. Allow cakes to rest in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks for complete cooling.
- Prepare peanut butter cheesecake by blending cream cheese and peanut butter until silky. Gradually add sugar, then integrate eggs individually. Mix in vanilla extract and pour into springform pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes until center sets firmly.
- Craft the frosting by whipping butter and peanut butter until creamy. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, then enhance with heavy cream, vanilla, and salt. Beat on high speed for 3 minutes until achieving a light, fluffy texture.
- Assemble the cake by positioning first chocolate layer on serving plate. Apply thin frosting layer, then carefully place cheesecake layer. Add another frosting layer and crown with second chocolate cake layer.
- Complete cake decoration by covering entire surface with remaining frosting. Garnish with chopped Reeses peanut butter cups and optional chocolate ganache drizzle.
Notes
- Choose high-quality cocoa powder for richer chocolate flavor in cake layers.
- Room temperature ingredients ensure smoother mixing and better cake texture.
- Keep cheesecake layer chilled before assembling to prevent sliding between cake layers.
- Use an offset spatula for smooth, even frosting application around the cake.
- Refrigerate cake for 30 minutes before serving to help frosting set and make clean slicing easier.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend and verify baking powder is gluten-free.
- Lower sugar content by using sugar substitutes or reducing powdered sugar in frosting.
- Freeze leftover Reeses cups for easier chopping and more precise cake decoration.
- Prep Time: Approximately 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 65-75 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 277
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg