Rich Chocolate Caramel Layer Treat - Chef Melt

Ingredients

• ¾ cup sour cream
• 1 tsp salt
• ¾ cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• ½ Tbsp baking powder
• 2½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 3 large egg yolks
• 1½ cups boiling water
• 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup cocoa powder
• 1¾ cups granulated sugar
• ⅔ cup heavy cream
• 16 oz. milk chocolate, chopped (or 2½ cups chocolate chips)
• ½ cup roasted salted peanuts, coarsely chopped
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup water