"#1 Dad!" Chocolate Father'S Day Cake With Peanut Butter Frosting

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C) and prepare three 8 inch cake pans with non-stick baking spray and parchment paper in the bottom.

Step 2

Add the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt to a large mixer bowl and combine. Set aside.

Step 3

Add the milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract and eggs to a medium sized bowl and combine.

Step 4

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and beat until well combined.

Step 5

Slowly add the hot water to the batter and mix on low speed until well combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to make sure everything is well combined.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.

Step 7

Remove cakes from oven and allow to cool.

Step 8

Combine the butter and peanut butter in a large mixer bowl and mix until well combined.

Step 9

Add about half of the powdered sugar and mix until smooth.

Step 10

Add 3 tablespoons of milk and mix until smooth.

Step 11

Add remaining powdered sugar and mix until smooth.

Step 12

Add remaining milk and mix until smooth, keeping an eye on the consistency of the frosting so it doesn’t get too thin.

Step 13

To build the cake, place the first cake layer on a serving plate or cardboard cake circle and top with about 1 cup of frosting. Smooth frosting into an even layer.

Step 14

Add about chopped Reese’s on top of the frosting and press into the frosting. Spread a small amount of frosting on top of the Reese’s so that it’s sticky on top for the next cake layer.

Step 15

Add the next cake layer and top with about 1 cup of frosting. Smooth frosting into an even layer.

Step 16

Add remaining half of the chopped Reese’s on top of the frosting and press into the frosting. Spread a small amount of frosting on top of the Reese’s so that it’s sticky on top for the next cake layer.

Step 17

Add the final cake layer to the top of the cake.

Step 18

Smooth out the frosting on the sides of the cake, creating a thin crumb coat.

Step 19

Add about 1 cup of frosting to the top of the cake and smooth into an even layer.

Step 20

Set the cake aside and make the chocolate ganache.

Step 21

Put the chocolate chips in a heat proof bowl.

Step 22

Microwave the heavy whipping cream until it just begins to boil, then pour it over the chocolate chips. Allow it to sit for 2-3 minutes, then whisk until smooth.

Step 23

Use a piping bag to drizzle the chocolate around the edges of the cake, then fill in the top of the cake and smooth it with an offset spatula.

Step 24

Allow the ganache to firm a bit, about 10 minutes, then top with remaining frosting, additional Reese’s chopped in half, and Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie Oreos.

Step 25

Refrigerate the cake until ready to serve. Serve at room temperature. Cake is best for 3-4 days.