INGREDIENTS
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3 cups (12.75 oz) all-purpose flour
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3 cups (1 lb. 5 oz) granulated sugar
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1 1/2 cups (4.5 oz) unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
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1 tablespoon baking soda
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt
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4 large eggs
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1 1/2 cups buttermilk
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1 1/2 cups warm water
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1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened
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3 cups powdered sugar
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2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 (11 oz) bag Kraft caramels, unwrapped
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1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
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1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped
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8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
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1/3 cup heavy cream
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1 (11 oz) bag Kraft caramels, unwrapped
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2/3 cup heavy cream
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Peanuts & flaky sea salt, to garnish