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Slice of rich chocolate cake layered with peanut butter frosting, topped with chopped peanut butter cups.

Cake Ideas Recipes in 12 Minutes: Weeknight Winner

This recipe uses a cake mix to create a fast, rich peanut butter dessert perfect for busy weeknights. You can make this sweet treat without spending hours in the kitchen.
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Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 42 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 package chocolate cake mix (regular size)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for batter
  • Dash salt
For the Peanut Butter Filling and Frosting
  • 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 cans (14 ounces each) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract remaining
Toppings
  • As desired Chopped peanut butter-filled sandwich cookies, peanut butter cups or a combination of both

Equipment

  • 13x9-in. baking pan
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare the cake mix following the package directions, adding 1 teaspoon of vanilla and the salt before mixing the batter.
  2. Transfer the batter to a greased 13x9-inch baking pan. Bake and cool the cake completely as the package directs.
  3. Whisk the peanut butter and the sweetened condensed milk together until they blend. Use the end of a wooden spoon handle to poke holes in the cake about 2 inches apart.
  4. Slowly pour 2 cups of the peanut butter mixture over the cake, making sure to fill each hole. Cover the cake and the remaining peanut butter mixture, then refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours until the cake is cold.
  5. Combine the remaining vanilla extract with the rest of the peanut butter mixture. Gradually beat in enough confectioners' sugar until you reach a spreading consistency.
  6. Spread the frosting over the cold cake. Add your desired toppings. Refrigerate any leftovers.

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 7gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 312mgFiber: 1gSugar: 40g

Notes

This recipe is designed for speed using a mix, but you can substitute your favorite homemade chocolate cake recipe if you prefer. The chilling time is necessary for the filling to set properly, so plan ahead for that step.

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