Outrageous Chocolate Peanut Butter Celebration Cake Recipe - AZ Cuisines

Ingredients

• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup milk (low or full-fat)
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons instant coffee powder (optional)
• 1 cup boiling water
• 250 grams (8.8 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups (500 grams) powdered sugar, sifted
• 1/2 cup smooth peanut butter (spread-style)
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips or melts
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons peanut butter (melted for drizzle)
• 120 grams mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups (whole and halved)
• 1/4 cup salted peanuts, finely chopped