Ingredients
For the Cheesecake:
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
For the Cake:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened dark chocolate cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- ½ cup milk
For the Frosting:
- 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons milk
For the Ganache:
- 15 Dove® Dark Chocolate PROMISES (about 4 oz)
- ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 Dove® Peanut Butter and Milk Chocolate PROMISES for garnish
Instructions
Cheesecake Layer:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Fill a roasting pan with 1 inch of water and place on the bottom rack.
- Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and spray with baking spray.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add peanut butter, salt, eggs, sour cream, and heavy cream, mixing until creamy.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 45 minutes. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake sit in the oven for 25-30 minutes. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate or freeze until firm.
Cake Layers:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray two 9-inch cake pans with baking spray.
- Mix together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
- Combine cooled coffee and milk.
- Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then alternate adding dry ingredients and the coffee/milk mixture.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25 minutes. Cool completely.
Frosting:
- Beat butter until creamy. Add peanut butter, powdered sugar, and milk, beating until fluffy. Reserve 1 ½ cups for garnish.
Ganache:
- Melt Dove® Dark Chocolate PROMISES with heavy cream in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Let cool for 15 minutes.
Assembly:
- Place one chocolate cake layer on a serving plate. Top with the cheesecake layer, followed by the second cake layer.
- Frost the cake with the peanut butter frosting, smoothing the sides and top. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Pour the cooled ganache over the top of the cake, letting it drip down the sides.
- Decorate with Dove® chocolates and frosting swirls using the reserved frosting. Keep the cake refrigerated until ready to serve.
Notes
Prep Time: 1 hour | Cook Time: 70 minutes | Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes (plus cooling and refrigeration)
Servings: 12-16
This Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Cake is a true showstopper, perfect for special occasions or any time you want to indulge in a rich, flavorful dessert. Enjoy every decadent bite! 🍫🥜❤️