Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until smooth.
Whisk in the boiling water until combined (batter will be runny).
Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely on wire racks.
For the frosting, beat together the butter and peanut butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until smooth. Add the heavy cream and beat until fluffy.
Frost the cooled cakes with the peanut butter frosting.
For the ganache, heat the heavy cream until hot (do not boil) and pour over the chocolate chips. Stir until smooth and slightly cooled.
Drizzle the ganache over the frosted cake. Allow to set before slicing and serving.
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