Reese's peanut butter cup inspired cake

[mwmisses4289]

Last edited Tue May 5, 2026, 04:22 PM - Edit history (1)

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Made this cake a couple of weeks ago when we celebrated my husband's 65th bday.
Used the wacky/depression cake recipe but used gluten free flour. Used almond butter instead of pb to create the edible playdoh layer between the cake layers. Frosted with chocolate buttercream and then topped with dark chocolate ganache. Served it with vanilla bean ice cream.
It was really rich and delicious.

(hope the pic shows up!)

[Nittersing]

1. It *does* show up!

And it looks delicious!!

[choie]

2. It looks absolutely scrumptious!!

Any chance you can share the recipe? Pretty please?

[Figarosmom]

3. Sounds really good and rich.

I'm counting calories so I guess my slice would be a sliver.

[mwmisses4289]

5. Lol, we all had a sliver, and it was still too rich!

We got about 16 slices out of it (used 2 8-in round cake pans).

[mwmisses4289]

4. Link to recipe for cake and frosting.

https://iambaker.net/depression-cake/
Used king Arthur gluten free measure for measure flour
Edited to add: I doubled the recipe to get two 8 inch round cake layers.

Link to the peanut butter playdoh layer:
https://ohsweetbasil.com/edible-playdough/

Next time I will half the above recipe; also used almond butter instead of pb

Link to chocolate ganache
https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/chocolate-ganach
Added a tablespoon of butter to give it a bit more shine

The gluten free flour and almond butter substitutions were due to allergies of various family members.

[Emile]

6. Looks good! Here is your picture.

[mwmisses4289]

7. Oh! Thank you!

Hope you get a chance to make the cake!