Perfected Reese's Peanut Butter Cake Recipe

The best Reese's Peanut Butter Cake, loaded with your favorite Reese's peanut butter cups, all in one delicious cake. It's an easy dessert that's perfect for birthdays and celebrations!

Course: cake, Dessert

Cuisine: Fusion (American-Filipino)

Ingredients

For the Peanut Butter Cake

For the Peanut Butter Frosting

▢ 1 cup creamy peanut butter
▢ ½ cup unsalted butter softened
▢ 4 cups powdered sugar
▢ ⅓ cup milk

For Decorating

▢ Reese's peanut butter cups chopped or whole (as desired)

Instructions

Prepare and Mix

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Then, grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, beat ½ cup softened butter and ½ cup peanut butter for about 2 minutes, until light and creamy.
Next, add the eggs and mix until everything is well combined.
Gradually add the vanilla cake mix and water, alternating between them. Then, mix until the batter is smooth and combined.

Bake the Cake

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool completely, about 45 to 60 minutes or longer if needed. Then, carefully remove them from the pans.

Prepare the Frosting

In a stand mixer, beat 1 cup peanut butter and ½ cup softened butter until creamy. Next, gradually add the powdered sugar and milk, mixing until smooth and spreadable.

Assemble and Frost

Place one cooled cake layer on a serving plate. Then, spread peanut butter frosting on top and place the second cake layer over it.
Next, spread the remaining peanut butter frosting over the top and sides of the cake. Use a spatula to smooth the frosting.
Lastly, decorate with Reese's peanut butter cups. Slice, serve, and enjoy!

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