Instructions:
For the Chocolate Cake:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
Stir in boiling water until the batter is well combined. The batter will be thin.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
Remove cakes from oven and let cool in pans for 10 minutes. Then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
For the Peanut Butter Frosting:
In a large mixing bowl, beat together peanut butter and softened butter until smooth.
Gradually add powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat until light and fluffy.
For the Chocolate Ganache:
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
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