Heaven and Hell Cake with Peanut Butter Ganache
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this Heaven and Hell Cake with Peanut Butter Ganache—an irresistible fusion of light, airy angel food cake layered with rich, fudgy devil's food cake. This decadent masterpiece is elevated with creamy peanut butter frosting and a luscious blanket of chocolate ganache that drips beautifully for a show-stopping finish. Perfect for celebrations or indulgent cravings, this recipe combines contrasting textures and flavors in every bite, creating a heavenly treat with a touch of sinful decadence. Easy to follow, this recipe is ideal for home bakers looking to impress their guests with a multi-layered confection that's as stunning as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 box Angel food cake mix
- 1 cup Water
- 1 box Devil's food cake mix
- 3 Eggs
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
- 1.25 cups Whole milk
- 1 cup Creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare the angel food cake as per the package instructions, using 1 cup of water. Pour the batter into a 9-inch round cake pan lined with parchment paper. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let it cool completely before removing from the pan.
Prepare the devil's food cake as per the package instructions, using 1.25 cups of milk, 3 eggs, and 0.5 cups of vegetable oil. Pour into a separate 9-inch round cake pan lined with parchment paper. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let it cool completely before removing from the pan.
To make the peanut butter ganache, heat 1 cup of heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and pour over 1 cup of semisweet chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth.
In a separate bowl, mix 1 cup of creamy peanut butter, 1 cup of powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 0.25 teaspoon of salt until smooth and creamy.
To assemble, place the devil's food cake layer on a serving platter. Spread half of the peanut butter mixture evenly over the top.
Carefully place the angel food cake layer on top of the peanut butter mixture layer. Spread the remaining half of the peanut butter mixture over the top and sides of the cake, smoothing it out with a spatula.
Pour the prepared chocolate ganache over the top of the cake, letting it drip down the sides for a dramatic effect. Use a spatula to spread the ganache if needed.
Chill the assembled cake in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to set the layers and ganache.
Remove the cake from the refrigerator, slice, and serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8757 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 415.2 g | 532% | |
| Saturated Fat | 147.1 g | 736% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 835 mg | 278% | |
| Sodium | 8499 mg | 370% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1136.6 g | 413% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 44.6 g | 159% | |
| Total Sugars | 776.0 g | ||
| Protein | 153.3 g | 307% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.4 mcg | 32% | |
| Calcium | 1799 mg | 138% | |
| Iron | 39.1 mg | 217% | |
| Potassium | 3995 mg | 85% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
