Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this decadent Copycat Cheesecake Factory Reese’s Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake Cheesecake. Layers of rich chocolate cake, creamy cheesecake, and peanut butter buttercream make this a showstopping treat for any occasion.
Ingredients:
– Chocolate Cake:
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup cocoa
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup hot black coffee
– Cheesecake:
• 4 packages full-fat cream cheese
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 5 eggs
• 12 fun-sized Reese’s Peanut Butter cups
• 1 can dulce de leche
– Peanut Butter Buttercream:
• 3/4 cup butter
• 3/4 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup peanut butter
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 4-5 cups powdered sugar
– Ganache:
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
Directions:
Prepare the Chocolate Cake:
– Combine dry ingredients, add wet ingredients, mix well, and bake according to package instructions.
Make the Cheesecake:
– Beat cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs, fold in chopped Reese’s cups, and bake using a water bath method.
Prepare the Buttercream:
– Cream butter, shortening, and peanut butter, gradually add powdered sugar until desired consistency is reached.
Assemble the Cheesecake:
– Layer slices of chocolate cake and cheesecake, spread dulce de leche and buttercream, coat with ganache, and decorate with buttercream.
Chill:
– Refrigerate the cake to set before serving.