Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) while you prepare four 8-inch cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper and lightly spray the sides with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and fine salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together warm water, buttermilk, vegetable oil, large eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually pour wet ingredients into the bowl with dry ingredients, gently folding them together until just mixed.
- Divide the batter evenly among prepared cake pans and bake for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat granulated sugar over medium heat, stirring gently until it melts and turns amber in color, about 5-8 minutes. Whisk in unsalted butter, heavy cream, and a pinch of salt until a smooth caramel forms.
- In a mixing bowl, beat unsalted butter and creamy peanut butter together until fluffy. Gradually add vanilla extract, a pinch of salt, powdered sugar, and heavy cream, mixing until smooth.
- Start layering your cooled cake by placing one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of peanut butter frosting followed by a drizzle of peanut caramel. Repeat with remaining layers, chilling for about 30 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, gently heat heavy whipping cream until it's steaming. Pour the hot cream over milk chocolate chips in a bowl and let it sit for a couple of minutes before stirring until smooth.
- Pour the chocolate ganache over the top of the chilled cake, allowing it to drip down the sides. Finish with additional peanut caramel, chopped salted peanuts, and mini Snickers bars.
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Notes
This cake is perfect for celebrations and pairs well with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
