Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Cake

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 350° and line two cake pans with parchment paper.

2 . Stage

Prepare cake batter according to package instructions then divide between prepared cake pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Let cakes cool completely.

3 . Stage

Meanwhile, make peanut butter cookie dough: Microwave flour until the flour has reached about 160° in temperature, 2 to 3 minutes.

4 . Stage

In a large bowl, combine butter, peanut butter, brown sugar, and powdered sugar and beat until smooth. Add in flour, vanilla, salt, and milk until fluffy. Fold in chocolate chips.

5 . Stage

Make ganache: Place chocolate chips in a medium, heatproof bowl and set aside. Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat. When bubbles begin to break the surface around the edges of the pan, turn off the heat. Pour the hot cream over chocolate chips, whisking constantly until the sauce is smooth.

6 . Stage

Spread cookie dough onto one of the cooled cakes. Place the second cake on top. Cover with ganache, drizzle with peanut butter, then top with chopped Reese's.

7 . Stage

Let ganache set for about 10 minutes then slice and serve.