Ultimate Chocolate Peanut Butter Torte
Difficulty: Easy | Yield: 8 servings | Total Time: 45 minutes (Prep: 10 min, Cook: 35 min)
Nutritional Information Per Serving
Serving Size: 1 of 8 | Calories: 816 | Total Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Carbohydrates: 100g | Dietary Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 77g | Protein: 13g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 294mg
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, melted, plus more for pan
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped peanut butter cups, about 8 pieces (recommended: Reese's)
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons peanut butter, warmed in microwave at 10-second intervals
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/2 cup warm water, plus more as needed
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Butter two 8-inch round pans and line with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix 1 cup melted butter and cocoa until fully blended. Gradually add sugar (about 1/4 cup at a time), stirring well after each addition.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing until incorporated. Stir in vanilla, flour, and salt until flour is no longer visible. Gently fold in chopped peanut butter cups and divide batter evenly between pans.
- Bake for about 25 minutes, then remove and let cool. Loosen edges with a knife and turn out onto a work surface.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread 1/4 cup peanut butter over first layer, then place second layer on top.
- In a bowl, mix remaining 2 tablespoons peanut butter, confectioners' sugar, and water until smooth. Add more water if needed for preferred thickness. Pour glaze over torte and spread with a small knife so it drizzles down sides.
- Melt chocolate chips in a double boiler and drizzle over glaze. Slice and serve.
Note: This recipe was created by a contestant during a cooking competition and has not been tested for home use.
