Chocolate Peanut Butter Ganache Heart Cakes Recipes

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CAKE

Steps:

• Chocolate Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter three 8 inch round cake pans. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
• In a medium saucepan over medium high heat, combine water and sugar. Bring to a boil and stir until sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and add chocolate and butter, stirring occasionally, until melted.
• Whisk in vegetable oil and vanilla extract. Quickly beat in eggs (do this quickly so they don't cook) into the chocolate mixture until combined. Whisk in dry ingredients, until smooth.
• Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 20 to 23 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Let cakes cool in pans until cool to the touch - then frost.
• Peanut Butter Frosting: Cream butter and peanut butter in a stand mixer. Add vanilla and salt. Gradually add powdered sugar, one half cup at a time, beating well on medium speed. Scrape sides and bottom of bowl as needed.
• When all sugar has been mixed in, icing will appear dry. Add milk, one teaspoon at a time, and beat at medium speed until light and fluffy.
• Assemble the three cake layers with a thick layer of frosting in between the layers. Then apply a thin crumb coat on the top and sides. Pop cake in the freezer to harden the crumb coat for about 10 minutes.
• Apply one final thick and even layer around the outside of the cake and top with chocolate sauce if desired!

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350˚F (175˚C) and grease two 8-inch (20cm) cake pans. (You can also line them with parchment paper for easier removal).
• In a measuring jar, add non-dairy milk and vinegar. Stir to combine and set aside until it curdles to create vegan buttermilk.
• Sift the flour, cornstarch, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl and give a good whisk to combine.
• Add the melted coconut oil, applesauce, vanilla, and vegan buttermilk. Mix on medium speed using a handheld mixer until well combined. Lower the speed and pour in the hot coffee, continuing to mix until combined. (If you like the cake sweeter, add more sugar to taste).
• Divide the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. (Please do not overbake, if you want a moist chocolate cake).
• After baking let the cakes cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then remove and let them cool completely before frosting.
• Mix the non-dairy cream cheese with a handheld mixer until creamy. Then stir in creamy peanut butter and vanilla. Sift in powdered sugar and mix until well combined and creamy. (If it's too firm and not spreadable, stir in a bit of non-dairy milk. If it is too soft, add more powdered sugar).
• Cut the cakes horizontally in two equal layers.
• Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread about 1/4 of the peanut butter frosting in an even layer over the top, then place the second cake layer on top and repeat this step with the 2 following layers. Place the last cake layer on top and spread remaining frosting all over the top and sides of the cake. (Optionally, save a small portion of the frosting for the decoration and fill into a piping bag). Chill the cake at least 4 hours in the fridge or overnight.
• Slowly, melt the chocolate over a water bath (or microwave½), stirring occasionally.
• Add a bit of non-dairy milk, stirring to combine until smooth and creamy. Let cool slightly, then carefully, spoon melted chocolate around the sides with a teaspoon, and let it drip off. Pour the rest of the melted chocolate on top of the cake, smoothing out evenly.
• Place the cake in the fridge for 5 minutes or so to firm up.
• Optionally, make pipes on top of the cake with the remaining peanut butter frosting and decorate with salted peanuts!
• If you want to serve it as a snickers cake, drizzle over caramel sauce and enjoy!

PEANUT BUTTER GANACHE BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• In medium bowl, mix crust ingredients; press in the bottom of an ungreased 9×13 baking dish (mixture will be thick). Bake 13 minutes. Cool completely, about 30 minute
• In bowl of a stand mixer (or you can use a hand mixer), combine softened butter and peanut butter and mix until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, salt and half & half and mix until smooth and velvety. Spread evenly over cooled crust.
• Place the chocolate chips in a medium size bowl. Microwave or heat the cream on the stovetop to a low simmer (a few small bubbles around the edges). Pour the cream over the chocolate chips. Let sit for 2 to 3 minutes then whisk to combine until smooth and glossy. Let cool slightly and then spread ganache over peanut butter filling.
• Let stand at room temperature until bars are set, 2 to 3 hours.
• Cut into desired size squares and serve.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER GANACHE

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan, melt all ingredients - stirring constantly - over low heat.
• Let cool - pour over a delecate cake while slightly warm, or cool totally, whip lightly, and use as icing.
• YUMMO!

DARK CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER LAYER CAKE - LOW CARB AND GLUTEN-FREE

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