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No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake Recipe

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This No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake is a rich and creamy layered dessert featuring peanut butter mousse, whipped cream, hot fudge sauce, and layers of graham crackers. It’s easy to assemble, chilled to perfection, and garnished with Reese’s peanut butter cups and optional chopped peanuts for a delightful combination of flavors and textures without any baking required.

Ingredients

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Peanut Butter Mousse

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 16 Reese’s peanut butter cups (full size, coarsely chopped)
  • 1½ cups heavy whipping cream (cold)

Whipped Cream Topping

  • 1½ cups heavy whipping cream (cold)
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Graham Cracker Crumble

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Assembly Layers

  • 18 chocolate graham crackers (or regular if preferred)
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips (optional, for layering)
  • 1½ cups hot fudge sauce
  • 6 Reese’s peanut butter cups (cut in half)
  • Chopped peanuts for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make The Peanut Butter Mousse: In a large bowl, beat the creamy peanut butter and softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and continue to beat until fully incorporated. Gently stir in the coarsely chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups. In a separate chilled bowl, whip the 1½ cups of heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Carefully fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until smooth and fluffy, creating the mousse.
  2. Prepare The Whipped Cream: In another chilled bowl, combine the remaining 1½ cups of heavy whipping cream with ¼ cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat until stiff peaks form, then set aside for topping later.
  3. Prepare The Graham Cracker Crumble: Place the graham crackers in a sealed plastic bag and crush them finely using a rolling pin. Transfer the crumbs to a small bowl, then add melted butter and granulated sugar. Mix thoroughly until the crumbs are evenly coated and clump slightly.
  4. Assemble The Cake: Using a 9×9-inch baking dish or similar, lay a single layer of graham crackers across the bottom, breaking pieces as needed to fill the space completely. Spread a thin layer of hot fudge sauce over the crackers, then spread a layer of peanut butter mousse on top. Add another single layer of graham crackers, followed by another thin layer of hot fudge sauce and another layer of peanut butter mousse. Add a final layer of graham crackers on top.
  5. Add Whipped Cream and Toppings: Spread the prepared whipped cream evenly over the top layer of graham crackers. Sprinkle the graham cracker crumble over the whipped cream, followed by a scattering of mini chocolate chips if desired.
  6. Chill: Cover the assembled cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. This chilling allows the graham crackers to soften and meld with the layers into a cake-like texture.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Just before serving, decorate the cake with the halved Reese’s peanut butter cups. Optionally, drizzle melted peanut butter and additional fudge sauce on top for extra richness. Sprinkle chopped peanuts over the garnish for added texture. Slice, serve, and enjoy this decadent no-bake treat.

Notes

  • For best results, ensure the heavy whipping cream is cold before whipping to achieve stiff peaks.
  • You can substitute regular graham crackers if chocolate graham crackers are unavailable.
  • Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours to allow layers to set well; overnight chilling improves texture.
  • Optionally, garnish with chopped peanuts to add crunch and enhance the peanut butter flavor.
  • This dessert contains dairy and nuts and is not suitable for those with allergies to these ingredients.

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