Calling all peanut enthusiasts! Indulge your taste buds with a culinary journey into the world of "peanut cake bars," a delectable dessert that combines the irresistible flavors of peanuts and gooey caramel with a crisp and crumbly base. Get ready to embark on a delectable extravaganza with this compilation of the best peanut cake bar recipes. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a kitchen novice, we've got you covered with options ranging from simple and classic to adventurous and extraordinary. So, preheat your ovens, gather your ingredients, and prepare to be amazed as we take you on a taste-bud tantalizing adventure.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
PEANUT BUTTER CAKE BARS
These cakelike bars are packed with peanut butter and chocolate chips, and they are perfect for any occasion. Kids and adults alike are in for a treat with these gems. -Charlotte Ennis, Lake Arthur, New Mexico
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter, peanut butter, sugar and brown sugar. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips. , Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
CRUNCHY PEANUT CAKE BARS
A bakery favorite inspired us to create this recipe. Individual pieces of white cake are coated with a crunchy peanut coating.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 2h15m
Yield 20 bars.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg whites, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. , For glaze, in a shallow bowl, mix 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup milk and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Place one can of peanuts in another shallow bowl., Cut cake into 20 bars. Coat the top and sides of each piece with glaze, then roll in nuts. Place on wire racks over waxed paper; let dry completely., Make a second batch of glaze with the remaining confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla. Coat cake squares a second time, then roll in remaining nuts. Let dry completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 562 calories, Fat 24g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 299mg sodium, Carbohydrate 79g carbohydrate (60g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
PEANUT BUTTER CAKE BARS
This appeared in the March/April '09 issue of Taste of Home Simple & Delicious magazine. These bars are rich and thick and I decided to post the recipe here so that I could add it to my cookbook!
Provided by MicheleE
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h
Yield 2 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350. In a large bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter, sugar and brown sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips.
- Spread mixture into a greased 13x9 baking pan. Bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
CAKE MIX PEANUT BUTTER BARS RECIPE
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix cake mix, egg, peanut butter and canola oil in a large bowl. Mix with large spoon (or hands) until it makes a crumbly dough. Press 3/4 dough into the bottom of a greased 9 x 13 inch pan.
- Set the 1/4 dough mixture aside.
- Pour entire can of sweetened condensed milk over the pressed dough. Then sprinkle peanuts, peanut butter chips, and Reese's on top. The remaining dough should be a little crumbly, sprinkle what's left over the condensed milk and toppings. Most of the middle layer should be covered.
- Place in the oven and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
- Cool for at least 45 minutes before serving, or dig in with a spoon right out of the oven for a gooey warm peanut butter treat! ;)
PEANUT BUTTER CAKE BARS
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter, sugar and brown sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips. Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
PEANUT CAKE BARS
The librarian at my son's high school brought these bars in as a treat for here helpers one day. He enjoyed them so much he requested the recipe and has made them many times since. The whole family loves the blend of chocolate and peanuts.-Pam Clayton, Brownsboro, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield about 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine dry cake mix, water, butter and egg until blended. Press into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 13-16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Sprinkle with marshmallows. Bake 2 minutes longer. Cool. , In a saucepan, combine peanut butter chips, corn syrup, butter and vanilla. Cook over low heat until melted; stir until smooth. Remove from the heat; stir in cereal and peanuts. Spoon over marshmallows. Cool before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 200mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
Tips:
- For a richer peanut butter flavor, use natural peanut butter.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
- To make sure the bars are cooked through, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, they're done.
- Let the bars cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.
- If you don't have time to make the frosting, you can use store-bought peanut butter frosting instead.
- Decorate the bars with chopped peanuts, chocolate chips, or sprinkles.
Conclusion:
Peanut butter cake bars are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They're made with a moist peanut butter cake base and topped with a creamy peanut butter frosting. These bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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