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Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Cake

Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Cake

  • Author: easysweetmeal
  • Total Time: 4 hours (including chilling)
  • Yield: 8-10 servings

Description

Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Cake is a rich and indulgent dessert that combines layers of moist chocolate cake, creamy peanut butter mousse, and silky chocolate ganache. Each bite is a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and creamy flavors, making this cake the ultimate treat for chocolate and peanut butter lovers alike.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp baking soda

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • ½ cup buttermilk

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter

  • ½ cup powdered sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • ½ cup cream cheese (softened)

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

  • ½ cup heavy cream

Instructions

1. Bake the Chocolate Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.

  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

  3. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).

  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla.

  5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk, mixing until just combined.

  6. Pour batter into the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

  7. Cool completely before slicing horizontally into two layers.

2. Prepare the Peanut Butter Mousse

  1. Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.

  2. In another bowl, beat peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.

  3. Add cream cheese and mix until fully incorporated.

  4. Gently fold in whipped cream until mousse is light and fluffy.

3. Assemble the Cake

  1. Place the first cake layer on a serving plate.

  2. Spread half the mousse evenly over the cake.

  3. Top with the second layer and spread remaining mousse on top.

  4. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.

4. Make the Chocolate Ganache

  1. Heat heavy cream until simmering, then pour over chocolate chips.

  2. Let sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth and glossy.

  3. Pour ganache over the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.

Notes

  • For a thicker ganache, use a 2:1 chocolate-to-cream ratio.

  • If the mousse is too soft, chill before spreading

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://easysweetmeal.com/chocolate-peanut-butter-mousse-cake/