The Ultimate Reese's Chocolate Strawberry Dream Cake
Discover the ultimate Reese’s chocolate strawberry dream cake. This easy recipe combines rich chocolate, fresh strawberries, and creamy peanut butter for a delicious dessert.
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water
- 1/2 cup Reese’s peanut butter cups, chopped
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Beat on medium speed until well combined.
- Slowly stir in the hot water until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin—this is normal.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes in the pans, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make a creamy peanut butter frosting by beating together 1/2 cup butter, 1 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 cup peanut butter, and 2-3 tbsp milk.
- Spread a layer of frosting on one cake layer. Add sliced strawberries and chopped Reese’s pieces. Place the second layer on top and frost the entire cake.
- Garnish with additional strawberries and Reese’s pieces for a stunning finish.