Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Cake Recipes

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER MOUSSE 'BOX' CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
• Make the brownie layer: in a large bowl, combine the brownie mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Stir until the batter is smooth and thick.
• Pour the batter into an 8-inch (20-cm) springform pan and smooth the top with a spatula or knife.
• Bake for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and use a spatula to press down the top. Let cool to room temperature.
• Make the peanut butter mousse: in a small bowl combine the gelatin and water, and set aside.
• In a large bowl, mix the peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth and shiny.
• Microwave the gelatin mix for 10 seconds, then mix into the peanut butter until thick and lumpy. Gently fold in half the whipped cream. Once incorporated, fold in the remaining whipped cream.
• Pour into the springform pan over the brownie base and smooth the top with a spatula or knife. Freeze for 20 minutes.
• Make the chocolate mousse: in a small bowl, combine the gelatin and water, and set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine the chocolate chips and heavy cream. Microwave in 20-second increments, stirring between each, until melted.
• Microwave the gelatin for 10 seconds, then add to chocolate mixture. Gently fold in half of the whipped cream. Once incorporated, fold in the remaining whipped cream.
• Pour the batter into the springform pan over the peanut butter layer and smooth with a spatula or knife. Freeze overnight.
• Remove cake from the freezer and release the springform. Cut the chocolate peanut butter cups into sixths and evenly place around the rim of the cake, or decorate as desired!
• Let the cake thaw for 15 minutes, then serve.
• Enjoy!

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER MOUSSE

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the candy bar, cream and peanut butter. Microwave at 50% power for 2-3 minutes or until smooth, stirring twice. Transfer to a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled. , Beat until soft peaks form. Spoon into dessert dishes; sprinkle with chocolate-covered peanuts.

WORLD'S BEST CHOCOLATE CAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit/170 degrees Celsius. Grease a 9-inch/23-centimeter round springform pan with butter and line with parchment paper, then set aside.
• Make the cake: Place butter, chocolate and hot coffee in a large heatproof bowl and mix well until everything is melted, combined and smooth. Whisk in sugar by hand until dissolved. Add eggs and vanilla extract and whisk again until thoroughly combined and smooth. Sift flour, cocoa powder and salt together into a bowl and then whisk this into the melted chocolate mixture. The batter here is liquid, but don't think you have missed something; this is how it should be.
• Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 1 hour, or until the cake is cooked and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few dry crumbs attached. The top will form a crust and crack a little, but don't worry, this is expected. Leave the cake to cool for 20 minutes before removing from the pan, then set aside until completely cool.
• Make the chocolate ganache, if desired: Place chocolate pieces in a food processor, process until fine and set aside. Combine cream and corn syrup in a small pan and place over medium-high heat. As soon as bubbles begin to appear (just before it comes to a boil), remove from the heat. Get the food processor running again, with the chocolate still inside, and pour in the hot cream in a steady stream. Process for 10 seconds, then add butter. Continue to process until mixture is shiny and smooth. (You can also make the ganache by hand; just make sure the chocolate is chopped fairly finely before adding the cream mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until almost melted, then add the butter. Stir again until the ganache is smooth.)
• Use a rubber spatula to scrape the ganache into a bowl and cover with plastic wrap, with the plastic actually touching the top of the ganache. Set aside until it has set to the consistency you want. If you want a thin layer to spread over the cake, it can be poured over while liquid so that you get an even, light and shiny coating. For a thicker ganache with a spreading consistency, leave it for about 2 hours at room temperature. (The ganache can be stored at room temperature, providing it's not too warm, for 3 days or kept in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. It can also be frozen, although it will lose a bit of its shine when defrosted.)
• Make the espresso cinnamon mascarpone cream, if desired: Place all the ingredients in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat for 1 to 2 minutes, until soft peaks form.
• Peel the parchment from the cake and discard. Transfer to a serving platter and spread the ganache, if using, on top of the cake. Slice into wedges, divide the cake among plates and, if using, spoon the mascarpone cream alongside. With or without icing, the cake will keep well for 4 to 5 days in an airtight container.

PEANUT BUTTER MOUSSE CAKE

Steps:

• For crust:
• Preheat oven to 325°F. Blend cookies, sugar and cinnamon in processor to fine crumbs. Add melted butter and blend well using on/off turns. Press crumb mixture onto bottom and up sides of 10-inch-diameter springform pan. Bake until crust starts to puff and darkens slightly, about 15 minutes. Cool.
• For filling:
• Using electric mixer, beat peanut butter and cream cheese in large bowl to blend. Add powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons vanilla extract and beat until well blended. Using clean dry beaters, beat 2 cups whipping cream in medium bowl until stiff peaks form; fold into peanut butter mixture in 4 additions. Spoon filling into prepared crust.
• For topping:
• Combine 1/2 cup cream, 1/4 cup sugar and espresso powder in heavy medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until espresso powder and sugar dissolve and mixture comes to simmer. Remove from heat. Add chocolate and whisk until melted and smooth. Whisk in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Cool topping 5 minutes. Spread topping evenly over filling. Refrigerate cake until cold, about 4 hours. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Cover cake and keep refrigerated.) Serve cake chilled.