Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Galaxy Cake

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Galaxy Cake 🌌🍫🥜 is a mesmerizing and decadent dessert that combines the richness of chocolate with the creamy goodness of peanut butter, all while featuring a stunning galaxy-inspired design. Perfect for any special occasion or when you want to impress with a show-stopping cake, this is the ultimate treat for chocolate and peanut butter lovers alike!

Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1/2 cup sour cream (optional, for extra moistness)

For the Peanut Butter Frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup heavy cream (or more for desired consistency)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

For the Chocolate Ganache:

• 8 oz semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (optional, for extra shine)

For the Galaxy Effect:

• Black, dark purple, and blue food coloring (gel or liquid)
• Edible glitter or star sprinkles (optional, for extra sparkle)
• Crushed Peanut Butter Cups (for decoration)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chocolate Cake:

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Instructions