Ultimate Peanut Butter & Caramel Layer Cake Recipe & Decorating | Cupcake Jemma

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and can add a subtle flavor.

caramel sauce

🥗Healthier: date syrup

💰Cheaper: homemade caramel

Date syrup is a natural sweetener with a similar texture.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: chocolate bar

Dark chocolate can reduce sugar content while maintaining flavor.

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

Sift together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

In a separate bowl, mix together vegetable oil, cold coffee, and buttermilk.

Combine the wet and dry ingredients until smooth.

Preheat the oven and bake for 24 to 30 minutes.

Allow the cakes to cool completely and level them if necessary.

Prepare Swiss meringue buttercream and mix in a whole jar of creamy peanut butter.

Assemble the cake by placing one layer on a serving plate, filling with peanut butter frosting and a blob of caramel in the middle, then add the next layer.

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