Reese’s lovers, have I got something for you, a Reese’s cake. A not-to-sweet peanut butter buttercream frosting sandwiched between two layers of dense fudge brownies and topped with crushed candy nuts, chocolate, and of course, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. This will quickly top your list of favorite desserts.
Birthday’s are a pretty big deal around our house. For a whole week the person who is celebrating is treated like a king/queen. One of the birthday perks is choosing the type of birthday cake that they want.
When the kids were little they usually chose cakes from the bakery, they liked cakes that were decorated with the current fads. Now that they are getting older it’s more about the flavor than it is about the decorations.
My youngest M.I.T. (man in training) just celebrated his birthday week and when asked what kind of a cake he wanted, I was expecting him to choose what he always chooses (he is my predictable child). To my surprise, he chose something different than he had in years past.
He challenged me, he wanted a chocolate and peanut butter cake. Of course, I couldn’t just make him a chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting. I accepted his challenge and went over and above what he asked for. With a little experimenting and a lot of creativity, he was presented with a cake that has become his and many family and friends’ favorite.
WHAT ARE THE INGREDIENTS IN A REESE’S CAKE?
Are you ready to indulge in a treat that’s sure to satisfy your sweet tooth? The Reese’s Layered Brownie is a dessert that’s not just delicious, but downright decadent. Trust me, one bite of this scrumptious dessert and you’ll be hooked!
HOW TO MAKE THE REESE’S CAKE STEP BY STEP
- Brownies – Make the delicious brownies by following the instructions on the package. Then, divide the batter evenly into two 8-inch round cake pans. Cool brownies on a cooling rack. When completely cool, refrigerate for 1 hour before frosting.
- Frosting – To make the delicious and creamy Peanut Butter Buttercream frosting, start by mixing the butter and shortening on medium speed. Then, add peanut butter, vanilla, and salt, and mix until everything is well combined. Gradually add sugar, one cup at a time, making sure to scrape the sides of the bowl often. The frosting may be a bit dry at this point, so add milk one tablespoon at a time until it becomes light and fluffy. Finally, refrigerate the frosting until you’re ready to use it.
- Assembly – To assemble the cake, start by frosting the layers of brownies. Be generous with the frosting, ensuring to cover the top and sides of the cake. Next, add nuts to the side of the cake for added texture and flavor. Sprinkle crushed Butterfinger candy bar on the top for a delightful crunch. Then, cut Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups in half and place them on top of the cake. Lastly, finish off by drizzling chocolate hard-shell ice cream topping over the entire cake, creating a mouthwatering finishing touch.
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO STORE LEFTOVER CAKE
Keep your Reese’s cake fresh for up to 5-7 days by storing it in an airtight cake keeper in the refrigerator! Want to save some for later? Freeze it for up to 3 months by first letting the frosting firm up, in the freezer, for an hour, then tightly wrapping it in plastic wrap. When you’re ready to dig in, simply thaw the unwrapped cake at room temperature or in the refrigerator. Delicious cake anytime you want it!
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Reese’s Layered Brownie Cake
Ingredients
- 2 boxes fudge brownie mix
Frosting
- ⅓ cup butter softened
- ⅓ cup vegetable shortening
- ⅔ cup peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ½ tsp salt
- 4 cups confectioner's sugar sifted
- 4-6 tbsp milk
Toppings
- 6 Reese's peanut butter cups halved
- nut topping chopped
- 1 Butterfinger crushed
- hard-shell ice cream topping
Instructions
- Prepare brownies according to package directions. Divide batter into 2 8-inch round cake pans.
- Cool brownies on a cooling rack. When completely cool, refrigerate for 1 hour before frosting.
Frosting
- On medium speed, cream together butter and shortening. Add peanut butter, vanilla and salt, continue mixing until combined.
- Gradually add sugar, one cup at a time, scraping the sides of the bowl often.
- The frosting will be a little dry, add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Frost the layers of the brownies, using a generous amount on the top and sides.
Toppings
- Add nuts to the side of the cake (how to video)
- Sprinkle Butterfinger crunch on the top, add Reese's halves and stream Reese's hard shell over the top.
- Keep refrigerated.
Notes
Nutrition
If this blog post has done its job, then your mouth should already be watering with anticipation for a slice of Reese’s Layered Brownie. What could possibly be better than biting into two layers of fudgy brownie, topped off with peanut butter buttercream frosting and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups? Trust me when I say – there is nothing like it. Go ahead and treat yourself or a loved one to this heavenly confectionary creation – you won’t regret it! Plus, if there’re leftovers (doubtful!), you can relive all that deliciousness the next day (or freeze it for up to 3 months). It’s time to satisfy that sweet tooth craving, so grab yourself some Reese’s Layered Brownies today!
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OMG, this looks unbelievable! Now I am going to go to bed craving this….. 😉
It tastes even better than it looks! It quickly became a favorite in our house.
Oh my word! This looks so yummy! I am a huge chocolate and peanut butter lover. This isn’t good for my diet…;) (visiting from Coffee and Conversation)
Sorry, I tried really hard to make it without calories, but I didn’t have much luck.
I love those brownies in anything. Thanks for sharing at What’d You Do This Weekend.
Wishes for tasty dishes,
Linda
This looks sinfully good! Pinned. I can’t wait to try it.
Wowzers! This cake looks divine! I love Reese’s anything… I could go for some of this cake right now! Thanks for sharing at my Creative Ways Link Party! You’re one of the features at this week’s party!
Congratulations!
Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Enjoy your weekend and your new Red Plate!
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Miz Helen
This looks amazing, can’t wait to try it. My husband and one of my daughters are huge chocolate/PB fans so this will be great to make for them.
It’s very rich, but so worth it!
This looks so rich and decadent!! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party – hope the rest of your week is amazing!
This looks so delicious! I love peanut butter and Reese! Thank you for linking up at our weekly Link Party! You are being featured at our Wednesday
Party #519 this week. Here’s the direct link to the post in case you’d like to share your feature:
Hope to see you again next week! Rhondda