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Peanut Butter Cup Overload Cake: A Delectable Delight Awaits!

If you’re a chocolate and peanut butter lover, then you’re in for a real treat with this Peanut Butter Cup Overload Cake! Imagine a moist, rich chocolate cake layered with creamy peanut butter frosting and topped with chunks of delightful peanut butter cups. Sounds heavenly, right? This indulgent dessert is perfect for family gatherings, birthdays, or just satisfying that sweet craving. Made with simple ingredients and easy steps, you’ll have this cake whipped up in no time!
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • Peanut butter cups chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
  • Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add Wet Ingredients: To the dry ingredients, add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla. Mix on medium speed for about 2 minutes until well combined.
  • Incorporate Boiling Water: Carefully stir in the boiling water until the mixture is smooth; it will be a bit thin, but that's okay!
  • Bake the Cakes: Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool: Once baked, let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
  • Make the Frosting: Beat together the peanut butter, powdered sugar, softened butter, and vanilla extract until fluffy. Gradually add the heavy cream until desired consistency is reached.
  • Assemble the Cake: Place one layer of cake on a serving plate, spread a layer of frosting over the top, add the second cake layer, and frost the entire cake.
  • Decorate: Top the cake with chopped peanut butter cups for that ultimate overload!
  • Enjoy: Slice it up and serve! Don’t forget to share with friends and family.