: Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Layer Cake 🍫🥜

3️⃣ Make the Ganache & Frosting

Chocolate Ganache

• Heat cream in a saucepan until just steaming. Pour over chocolate chips in a bowl.
• Let sit 1 minute, then stir until smooth and glossy. Cool slightly before using.

Peanut Butter Frosting

• Beat butter and peanut butter until creamy and smooth.
• Gradually add powdered sugar, then beat in milk until desired frosting consistency is reached.

4️⃣ Assemble the Cake

1. Place one chocolate cake layer on a serving plate. Top with a thin layer of frosting.
2. Carefully place the peanut butter cheesecake on top. Add another layer of frosting, then the second chocolate cake layer.
3. Frost the entire cake with peanut butter frosting. Use a bench scraper or spatula for smooth sides.
4. Press chocolate shavings or mini chips into the sides of the cake.
5. Drizzle cooled ganache over the top and decorate with peanut butter cups or more frosting swirls if desired.

📏 Recipe Details

• Prep Time: 1 hour
• Bake Time: 90 minutes total (including cheesecake)
• Chill Time: 4 hours minimum
• Total Time: ~6 hours (can be made over two days)
• Servings: 12–14 slices

💡 Tips

• Make cheesecake layer a day ahead to save time and make stacking easier.
• Use a serrated knife and warm water for clean slices.
• Store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Freezes well without ganache topping.

With layers of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter cheesecake, this cake is bold, beautiful, and perfect for your next celebration. 🍫🥜🎂