Crunchy Milk Chocolate-Peanut Butter Layer Cake
"The genius of this layer cake is its extraordinarily crunchy filling, made with almonds, salted peanuts, creamy peanut butter, chocolate and Rice Krispies. The silky milk-chocolate ganache frosting almost pushes the recipe over the top...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar
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1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt
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2 large eggs
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1 cup milk
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
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3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons boiling water
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1/3 cup sliced almonds
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1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
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2 large egg whites
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1 tablespoon granulated sugar
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1/2 cup salted roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped
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1 cup creamy peanut butter
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
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3 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
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1 cup Rice Krispies
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1 1/4 pounds milk chocolate, chopped
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1 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream, warmed
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