Best 5 Death By Peanut Butter Cake Recipes

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Are you craving a rich, decadent dessert that will satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you craving more? Look no further than the notorious "Death by Peanut Butter Cake". This sinfully delicious cake is a true masterpiece that combines layers of moist chocolate cake, creamy peanut butter frosting, and a thick layer of chocolate ganache. With its irresistible combination of flavors and textures, this cake lives up to its name, offering a delightful experience that will leave you begging for more. So if you're ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds, let's dive into the world of "Death by Peanut Butter Cake" and explore the secrets behind this legendary dessert.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

DEATH BY CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER DUMP CAKE



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This Death by Chocolate Peanut Butter Dump Cake comes together using only 6 ingredients! Ready for the oven in under 10 minutes, this will satisfy anyones sweet tooth craving!

Provided by The Cookin' Chicks

Categories     Dessert     Snack

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box chocolate cake mix (*any cake mix desired)
1 pkg instant chocolate pudding mix (3.4 oz size)
2 cups milk
1 tbsp cocoa powder
1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup mini Reese's cups

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, cocoa powder, and milk.
  • Once combined, fold in the chocolate chips and Reese cups.
  • Spread batter into a greased 9 x 13 baking pan. *Batter is thick.
  • Bake in a preheated oven, 350, for about 35 minutes.
  • Remove and serve!!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 kcal, Carbohydrate 58 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Sodium 312 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 41 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PEANUT BUTTER CAKE



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This is one of my favorite cake recipes given to me from a co-worker. It is the best peanut butter cake you will ever eat. The icing is like fudge.

Provided by Karen Pugh

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ cup milk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup water
½ cup butter
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup peanut butter
½ cup butter
½ cup peanut butter
⅓ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 ¾ cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  • Whisk flour, white sugar, and baking soda together in a bowl. Beat 1/2 cup milk, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into flour mixture using an electric mixer on low until smooth.
  • Cook and stir water, 1/2 cup butter, vegetable oil, and 1/2 cup peanut butter together in a saucepan over medium heat until smooth, about 5 minutes. Stir peanut butter mixture into flour mixture until batter is well mixed; pour onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
  • Melt 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup peanut butter together in a saucepan over medium heat until smooth; add 1/3 cup milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk confectioners' sugar into mixture until icing is smooth, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour icing over warm cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.6 calories, Carbohydrate 62.3 g, Cholesterol 43.8 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 199.6 mg, Sugar 50.9 g

CHOCOLATE-PEANUT BUTTER DUMP CAKE



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I am a huge fan of the chocolate-peanut butter combination. I'm also a fan of easy recipes, including dump cakes. On occasion, I've omitted the peanut butter chips and used 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips with very tasty results. -Lisa Varner, El Paso, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
1-3/4 cups 2% milk
1 package chocolate cake mix or devil's food cake mix (regular size)
6 packages (1-1/2 ounces each) peanut butter cups, chopped
3/4 cup peanut butter chips
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped unsalted peanuts
Optional: Vanilla ice cream or sweetened whipped cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease a 13x9-in. baking pan. In a large bowl, combine pudding mix and milk until blended. Stir in cake mix (batter will be thick). Fold in peanut butter cups, peanut butter chips and chocolate chips. Spread into prepared pan. Sprinkle with peanuts., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs, 20-25 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 373mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

DEATH BY PEANUT BUTTER CAKE



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My family loves peanut butter. I was messing around in the kitchen and came up with this cake for my daughter Kristin

Provided by dixiegrlinpa

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 1 9 inch round, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18 1/4 ounce) butter recipe cake mix (I use Duncan Heinz)
1/2 cup real butter
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (Jif)
4 eggs (room Temperature)
2/3 cup water
1/2 teaspoon real vanilla
frosting, recipe will follow cake directions

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease & flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • 1. Cream together peanut butter and butter until fluffy. Add 1 egg at a time beating after each egg. Add ½ of the cake mix and ½ of the water mix well then add other ½ of cake mix and other ½ of water mix until just combined. ( don't over beat).
  • 2. Bake for about 25 to 30 minutes or until cake springs back when touched. Cool cakes on wire rack. Frost (recipe below) when cool.
  • Death By Peanut Butter Frosting:.
  • ½ cup real butter (softened).
  • 1 tab. Crisco shorting.
  • 4 oz cream cheese (softened).
  • ¾ cup creamy peanut butter (Jif).
  • 2 tea. Real vanilla extract.
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar (I sift for smother results).
  • In a large deep bowl, beat butter Crisco and cream cheese until light & fluffy add peanut butter and vanilla beat on high speed until fluffy. On low speed, beat in ½ of confectioner's sugar until mixed then beat in other ½ Frost cake
  • I top with a chopped Reases Peanut Butter Sticks & Planters Peanuts.

PEANUT BUTTER MELT -AWAY CAKE



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Make and share this Peanut Butter Melt -Away Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by sue in pa.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup margarine
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 cup water
2 eggs, well beaten
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 cups sugar
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda (heaping)
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups peanut butter, melted
1/2 cup margarine
1/4 cup baking cocoa
3 cups confectioners' sugar
6 tablespoons buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup peanut butter

Steps:

  • Combine margarine, baking cocoa,water, eggs, and buttermilk in sauce pan mix well.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring often, remove from heat.
  • Add sugar, flour, vanilla, baking soda and salt, beat well.
  • Pour into greased and floured 9 by 13 cake pan.
  • Bake at 350 for 30 ninutes, cool.
  • Spread with melted peanut butter.
  • Chill until firm.
  • Combine margarine and baking cocoa in sauce pan, bring to a boil.
  • Add confectioners sugar, buttermilk, vanilla and peanut butter.
  • Beat until smooth,Pour over cake.
  • Chill until ready to serve.

Tips:

  • Use creamy peanut butter. This will give your cake a smooth, velvety texture.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make your cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will ensure that your cake is cooked through.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • Use a cream cheese frosting. Cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement to the peanut butter cake.
  • Garnish the cake with chopped peanuts or peanut butter cups. This will add a festive touch to your cake.

Conclusion:

Death by Peanut Butter Cake is a rich, decadent, and delicious cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist peanut butter cake layers, creamy peanut butter frosting, and chocolate ganache, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special cake to make, give Death by Peanut Butter Cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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