Spread, drizzle or pour, I like it just the way it is.. or it is simply my way of expressing myself.. or better the truth to be told..my sausage fingers find it so hard to design my cakes. ha ha ha!
Recently, there are two major celebration in the family that I know every mother like me can relate. First, its official I have a young professional in the house. My son has just started with his first job as a professional. Time flies so fast, my little boy is now a young man. Second, I have a daughter who turned 17, I cant believe again, my baby girl is now a blooming 17 year old teeny. I feel so old but happy.
My daughter celebrated her birthday last week Sept 23. I asked her what sort of a cake she would like for her birthday. I was hoping she wont pick this cake but good gracious, Peanut Butter Chocolate Reese's Cake won her heart again! So there you are, its official again, this is our family's birthday cake. I am not into it but my husband and my two children like this cake so much.
Actually this cake is quite easy. First you have to make your favorite chocolate cake ever, then mix up your frosting and once all set, top with chocolate ganache. I have a recipe for Moist Chocolate Cake which I learned several years ago and I know the taste by the heart.
Moist Choco Cake
1 cup dark cocoa
2 cups boiling water
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup butter
2 1/2 cups brown sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
Direction:
In a bowl, mix cocoa and boiling water.Set aside and cool completely.
Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set aside
In a mixer using paddle, beat butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla until light and fluffy.
At a low speed, beat in flour mixture and liquid cocoa mixture alternately, ending with flour mixture
Pour equally into three 9 inch round pans. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
Let the cakes cool completely
Peanut Butter Frosting:
1/2 cup butter
1 cup creamy peanut butter
4 cups powdered sugar
2 tsp vanilla
2 tbsp milk
2 tbsp milk
Using your mixer, mix peanut butter and butter on a low speed until creamy.
Add the powdered sugar, vanilla and milk then mix on high speed until smooth.
Add milk if necessary.
Add milk if necessary.
Set aside in the fridge.
Choco Ganache:
Choco Ganache:
1 cup semi sweet dark chocolate
1/2 cup whipping cream
In a bowl, microwave the cream for 45 second.
Add in the chocolates and gently mix using a spoon or spatula. Set aside
Reeses
Chopped and sprinkle after putting icing on the first layer and yeah...
Chopped and sprinkle after putting icing on the first layer and yeah...
Just decorate the way you want it. Feel free and happy.
Now you can assemble your cake and surely you know the process of assembling, frosting and pouring of the the ganache. I am not that good with cake design. I am good at just drizzle and pour.
If you are like me, well its just fine.. as long as it looks good. sweet and yummy.. way to go!
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Not only does that cake look beautiful, it sound like a party in your mouth! Thanks for joining the What's for Dinner party! Hope we see you every week. Have a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for coming over and for the kind words. I am fine now, just got back from flu. Take care
DeleteWhat a gorgeous presentation! I love Reese's cups, so I can imagine how lovely this cake must taste.
ReplyDeleteThank you Irene, Its nice to know you. This cake is so lovalble and delicious. Its always a hit in my family.
DeleteI can think of several people I know that would like this cake! Thanks for sharing at Best of the Weekend Link Party!
ReplyDeleteThank you Liberty. This cake is well love by my family and friends. Have a great week ahead.
DeleteOh my goodness! What a cake! YUM! My favorite candy is Reese's peanut butter candy! I am so in need of a slice of this cake! LOL! Gotta make this before long. Thank you for sharing your recipe. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteThank you Cindy.. visiting your place makes me feel good about this cake. I saw the reeses cups on your post.. fantastic! ha ha ha
DeleteThis looks delicious and as my son has a birthday coming up and also loves peanut butter, I will make this for him#alittlebitofeverything@_karendennis
ReplyDeleteOh my.. your son will surely love this cske. I was not able to have a slice for eating nor for photo sake.. gone too soon. Lol!
DeleteThat looks sooo good! Thank you for sharing the recipe! :) Visiting from Creatively Crafty Link Party
ReplyDeleteThank you for coming over. I love going to CCLP. Have a great week ahead.
DeleteHi! Just letting you know that your post is being featured tonight at Best of the Weekend Link Party (8 p.m. EST). Thank you for sharing with us!
ReplyDeleteSo nice of you to come over and tell me. Thank you so much. Have a great week ahead.
DeleteMy husband would love this. Reese's peanut butter cups are his most favorite candy, bar none. I ought to make this for his birthday. Thanks for linking up! #fiestafriday
ReplyDeleteHi Angie,
DeleteYour husband will surely love it. I think this cake is well loved by sons and dads too. Have a great week ahead.
Okay - I need a piece of your cake right now! This is the perfect dessert for me (I'm printing out the recipe so maybe someone can make it for me - my birthday was Sept. 22nd). Reese peanut butter cups are my favorite candy bar and then your moist chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting and a chocolate ganache - absolutely delicious. Thanks for sharing with Fiesta Friday!
ReplyDeleteHello Judi,
DeleteI will gladly make one for you.. LOL! Thank you for the kind words. It feels wonderful to read your notes about my family's birthday cake.. and now its yours too. Have a great weekend.
This has to be a chocolate and peanut butter dream cake! Thanks so much for sharing your post with us at Full Plate Thursday, we have really enjoyed it. Hope you have a great day and come back soon!
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Thank you for coming over Miz Helen. Appreciate you for that. have a great weekend and till next Full Plate gathering.
DeleteMarEliz, chocolate and peanut butter is my favorite flavor combo for desserts! SO delish! Thank you so much for sharing with us at the Whimsical Wednesdays Link Party and have a wonderful week. ;-D
ReplyDeleteThank you Michele for coming over and I am glad you like my cake. Have a great weekend.
DeleteLooks amazing! Thanks for sharing with us at the To Grandma's House We go link party!
ReplyDeleteOh thank you.. appreciate you for coming over. Have a great weekend
DeleteOh my, a chocolate lovers dream!! Thanks for sharing it with SYC.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
Thank you Jann for coming over and for the comment. Have a great weekend.
DeleteThis cake is so darling. Congratulations on the feature at Foodie Friday. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHello Amy,thank you for coming over. I am glad you like my cake.Thank you for the feature. Have a great weekend.
DeleteThis is a chocolate and peanut butter lovers dream! Thanks so much for sharing at the Friday at the fire Station link up! You will be the featured post this week. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Jen for the feature, for the compliment and for coming over to my place. I am so happy you like my cake. Have a great weekend.
DeleteMy goodness! What a wonderful looking Birthday Cake!
ReplyDeleteHello Amy,
DeleteThank you and it is so yummy too. have a great weekend
This looks amazingly good!! I saved it to Pinterest for later!!
ReplyDeleteWow!!! Thank you Abbey. Have a great weekend
DeleteI am trying to make your cake but do not see an amount listed for flour? Am I just missing something?
ReplyDeleteI am trying to make your cake but do not see an amount listed for flour? Am I just missing something?
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