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Midnight Peanut Butter Fudge Eruption Cake Recipe

Midnight Peanut Butter Fudge Eruption Cake Recipe
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Midnight Peanut Butter Fudge Eruption Cake is a decadent chocolate layer cake filled and topped with a luscious peanut butter cream, creating a perfect combination of rich cocoa and creamy peanut butter flavors. This moist cake, enhanced by a smooth peanut butter filling and garnished with chocolate shavings, is an irresistible treat for dessert lovers.

Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water

Peanut Butter Filling

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Garnish

  • Chocolate shavings for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans thoroughly to prevent sticking.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well to ensure even distribution of leavening agents.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract into the dry mix. Use a hand or stand mixer to blend everything until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
  4. Incorporate Boiling Water: Carefully stir in the boiling water to the batter. This helps to create a moist texture and intensifies the chocolate flavor. Mix until fully integrated but do not overmix.
  5. Bake the Cake Layers: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and place them in the oven. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool the Cakes: Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool completely in the pans on a wire rack before removing. This prevents them from breaking apart.
  7. Prepare Peanut Butter Mixture: In a separate bowl, beat together the creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  8. Whip Cream: In another bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. This adds lightness to the peanut butter filling.
  9. Combine Peanut Butter and Whipped Cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until well combined, creating a fluffy and rich filling.
  10. Assemble the Cake: Place one layer of the cooled cake on a serving plate. Evenly spread a generous amount of the peanut butter filling on top. Then place the second cake layer over and cover the top with remaining filling.
  11. Garnish and Serve: Finish by garnishing the cake with chocolate shavings to add a decorative and flavorful touch. Serve and enjoy this indulgent dessert.

Notes

  • Ensure the cakes are completely cool before applying the peanut butter filling to avoid melting and sliding.
  • If heavy cream is not available, use stabilized whipped cream or mascarpone to maintain filling texture.
  • For a crunchier texture, add chopped peanuts to the filling.
  • Use high-quality cocoa powder to enhance chocolate flavor intensity.
  • The cake can be refrigerated for up to 3 days; bring to room temperature before serving for best taste.

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Keywords: chocolate cake, peanut butter filling, dessert cake, layer cake, fudge cake, chocolate peanut butter dessert

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