Best 8 Peanut Butter Picnic Cake Recipes

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If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert for your next picnic or potluck, look no further than peanut butter picnic cake. This classic cake is made with a moist and fluffy white cake batter that's swirled with peanut butter and topped with a creamy chocolate ganache. It's the perfect combination of sweet and salty, and it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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PEANUT BUTTER PICNIC CAKE



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Provided by tashacooks

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/4 cups flour
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs
1 package (6 ounce size) semisweet chocolate morsels

Steps:

  • Grease bottom only of a 9 X 13-inch baking pan, set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, peanut butter and butter. Beat until crumbly. Reserve 1 cup. Add baking powder, baking soda, milk, vanilla and eggs. Blend until smooth. Pour batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle reserved crumbs on top. Sprinkle chocolate morsels over crumbs. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand in pan until cool. Cut into squares.

CRISPY PEANUT BUTTER SNACK CAKE



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This salty-sweet "snack cake" has a simple honey-peanut butter base (no added sugar needed), plus all your favorite snacks: crunchy cereal, crispy puffed rice, and salty peanuts, pretzels, and potato chips.

Provided by Katherine Sacks

Categories     snack week     Cake     Potato     Dessert     No-Cook     Peanut Butter     Peanut     Chocolate     Birthday     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 12-16

Number Of Ingredients 13

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1 1/2 cups creamy, no-stir peanut butter
1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons warmed virgin coconut oil, divided
5 cups crispy rice cereal
2 cups Chex cereal
1 1/2 cups salted mini pretzels, lightly crushed
1 cup potato chips, lightly crushed
1 cup roasted, salted peanuts
6 ounces dark chocolate
Special Equipment
An 8-cup Bundt pan

Steps:

  • Line Bundt pan with plastic wrap, leaving a few inches of overhang; coat with nonstick spray.
  • Whisk peanut butter, honey, vanilla, and 1/2 cup coconut oil in a large bowl until combined. Using a spatula, gently fold in cereals, pretzels, potato chips, and peanuts. Transfer mixture to prepared pan, spreading evenly and pressing firmly into pan. Chill until cake is set, at least 1 hour.
  • When ready to serve, melt chocolate and remaining 2 Tbsp. coconut oil in a medium heatproof bowl set over a medium pot of barely simmering water, stirring occasionally, or melt in a microwave in short bursts, stirring between bursts, until chocolate is smooth.
  • Using plastic overhang, lift cake from pan, then invert onto a platter. Drizzle cooled cake with melted chocolate, then chill to set before serving, about 10 minutes.
  • Do Ahead
  • Cake can be made 3 days ahead. Wrap in plastic and chill.

PEANUT BUTTER CAKE



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A mouth-watering sponge with a wonderfully gooey peanut butter and caramel filling

Provided by Jane Hornby

Categories     Afternoon tea, Snack, Treat

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

200g butter , softened, plus extra for greasing
3 tbsp smooth peanut butter , plus 2 tbsp for the middle (or more if you like)
4 large eggs
200g golden caster sugar
150g pot natural yogurt
200g self-raising flour
50g salted roasted peanuts
1 tbsp icing sugar
100g milk chocolate , roughly chopped
2 tbsp milk
3 tbsp dulce de leche

Steps:

  • Butter 2 x 20cm non-stick sandwich tins and line with circles of baking paper. Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Using electric hand beaters, beat the butter, 3 tbsp peanut butter, eggs, sugar and yogurt together until smooth and creamy. Fold in the flour, then split the mix between the tins, using a spatula to get every last bit. Bake for 30 mins until risen and golden.
  • Meanwhile, toss the salted peanuts and icing sugar with ½ tsp water until well coated and claggy. Spread over a non-stick baking sheet. When the cakes are ready, leave them to cool for 5 mins in the tin, then turn onto a cooling rack to cool completely. Turn the oven up to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6, then roast the nuts for 10 mins, tossing them a couple of times until golden and coated in a shiny caramel. Tip onto a lightly buttered plate. Make the topping while you wait: melt the chocolate and milk together in a pan over simmering water or microwave on High for 1 min, then stir to melt. Leave to cool.
  • Put one of the sponges onto a plate, spread with 2 tbsp peanut butter (or more), then dot with the dulce de leche and spread with a palette knife. Sandwich the second sponge on top, then spread with the chocolate topping. Scatter with the caramelised peanuts to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445 calories, Fat 29 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 40 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 27 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 9 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium

PEANUT BUTTER PICNIC CAKE



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From Kraft. I am have been making this recipe for years. It is one of our favorite cakes. It is NOT a light fluffy boxed mix cake. Slightly heavy but moist. I have always used homemade freezer strawberry jam

Provided by wicked cook 46

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup margarine
1 1/3 cups sugar
1/4 cup peanut butter
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup milk
1 (284 ml) jar strawberry preserves, divided
frosting
1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup kraft peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 dash salt
2 1/2 cups sifted icing sugar
3 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • HEAT oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • MIX flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. Beat margarine and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Blend in peanut butter, eggs and vanilla. Add flour mixture alternately with the milk, beating until well blended after each addition.
  • POUR into two greased and floured 8 or 9-inch (20 or 23 cm) layer pans. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean.
  • COOL 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks. Cool completely.
  • SPREAD one layer with 2/3 cup (150 mL) preserves; top with remaining layer.
  • Frosting.
  • BEAT margarine; blend in peanut butter, vanilla and salt.
  • ADD icing sugar alternately with milk, beating until light and fluffy.
  • FROST with Peanut Butter Icing. Decorate with remaining preserves. Makes 10 to 12 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 812.5, Fat 28.1, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 58, Sodium 771.2, Carbohydrate 132.8, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 94.8, Protein 10.4

A PEANUT PICNIC



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 6h

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 package sugar cookie mix (recommended: Betty Crocker brand)
2 eggs
1/3 cup peanut oil
1 teaspoon water
1 (10-ounce) package peanut butter chips, chopped
I cup coconut
8 to 10 drops green food coloring
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 2/3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 (10-ounce) package peanut butter chips, chopped
I cup sweetened condensed milk
1 small tube of red decorating gel
Peanut Butter Bumble Bees, recipe follows
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 ounce semisweet chocolate
1/3 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Burger Buns: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine cookie mix, eggs, oil, and water and mix well. Stir in peanut butter chips. Shape into 1 1/2-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 13 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on baking rack. Burger Topping: Combine coconut and food coloring to make "lettuce" for burgers. Burger Filling: In a mixing bowl, cream butter. Add sugar, cocoa, milk, and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Frost bottom of half of the cookie "bun" and sprinkle with coconut "lettuce" topping. Top burger with other half of cookie and gently squeeze the burger together. Let cool. Peanutty Fries: In a double boiler, melt chips with milk. Stir until smooth. Line 9-inch baking pan with foil. Grease and pour into pan. Spread smooth and let cool. Flip over and remove foil. Let cool until dry. Cut into strips with knife or pizza cutter. Add red gel "ketchup" to fries. Serve "burgers" with "fries" and garnish with Peanut Butter Bumble Bees.
  • In a mixing bowl, cream peanut butter, butter, and sugar. Add cracker crumbs. Shape teaspoons of dough into small ovals and place on waxed paper. Melt the chocolate over medium heat and place in a zip-lock bag. Cut small hole in a corner of the bag and pipe 3 stripes over each bee. Insert 2 slices of almond for wings. Use a toothpick to poke holes for eyes.

PICNIC CAKE



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This is a great, moist, banana flavored cake.

Provided by ICOOKSOME

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

24 large marshmallows
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ cup margarine, softened
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup buttermilk
1 cup chopped nuts
1 cup mashed very ripe banana

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 pan. Place marshmallows in a single, even layer in the bottom of the pan.
  • Sift together flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. By hand, stir in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk, mixing just until incorporated. Fold in nuts and bananas.
  • Pour batter over marshmallows, making sure that marshmallows are covered, and that the batter reaches all sides of the pan.
  • Bake on center rack of oven for 45 minutes. Marshmallows will rise to top and make a topping. The cake may look slightly underbaked because of the marshmallow topping. Allow the cake to cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.4 calories, Carbohydrate 53.6 g, Cholesterol 31.4 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 360.6 mg, Sugar 35.8 g

PEANUT BUTTER PICNIC CAKE



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This is an easy cake to make. I make it in a 9x13" pan, but it can also be made in two 8 or 9" layer pans with sliced bananas between layers or strawberry jam. The recipe was cut out of a newspaper.

Provided by cookalot 2

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter
1 1/3 cups sugar
1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups icing sugar
3 -4 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar.
  • Add eggs, peanut butter, and vanilla.
  • Beat well.
  • Add dry ingredients alternately with milk, mixing well after each addition.
  • Pour into greased and floured 9x13" pan.
  • Bake 350°F for 35-40 minute.
  • Cool and ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.5, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 41.5, Sodium 245.8, Carbohydrate 40, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 28.7, Protein 4.1

CHOCOLATE PICNIC CAKE



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Rich, moist and chocolaty, this scrumptious cake is very versatile. It freezes well...and the chocolate chip topping makes it easy to pack in lunches and carry along to picnics. At home, we like it topped with vanilla ice cream.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup cold water
1/3 cup canola oil
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a microwave, melt chocolate; stir until smooth. Cool. In a large bowl, beat the egg, sugar, water and oil until well blended. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to egg mixture until blended. Stir in melted chocolate. , Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Bake at 350° for 32-38 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 211mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality peanut butter for the best flavor. Try using natural peanut butter or a brand that you enjoy.
  • Make sure the butter and cream cheese are at room temperature before creaming them together. This will help them blend smoothly and give the cake a light and fluffy texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking can dry out the cake.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
  • If you are short on time, you can use a store-bought frosting.
  • Be creative with your decorations. You can use chopped peanuts, chocolate chips, or sprinkles to decorate the cake.

Conclusion:

Peanut Butter Picnic Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and fluffy texture, rich peanut butter flavor, and creamy frosting, this cake is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a special treat, give this Peanut Butter Picnic Cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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