Peanut crunch cake is a classic American dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its layers of moist chocolate cake, creamy peanut butter frosting, and crunchy peanut topping, this cake is sure to please everyone. Whether you are a peanut butter lover or just looking for a delicious and easy-to-make cake, peanut crunch cake is the perfect choice.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
CHOCOLATE PEANUT CRUNCH ICE CREAM CAKE
"No one is ever too full to sample a bite of this simple but impressive ice cream cake at family get-togethers! It's a favorite with adults and kids alike. Enjoy!" Karen Scaglione - Stanford, Maine
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, melt chocolate chips over low heat. Stir in crushed cookies until coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Coarsely chop., Spread vanilla ice cream into a 9-in. springform pan; sprinkle with 2 cups cookie mixture. Freeze for 30 minutes. Spread with chocolate ice cream. Cover and freeze for 4 hours or until firm., In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen. Remove sides of pan., Spread whipped cream over top and sides of dessert; press remaining cookie mixture into sides. Freeze for 1 hour or until whipped cream is set. Remove from the freezer 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 22g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 141mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
PEANUT CRUNCH CAKE
"Here's a recipe that dresses up a plain old box cake mix," says Sue Smith of Norwalk, Connecticut. "Peanut butter and chocolate chips add fun, yummy flavor to this yellow cake."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, peanut butter and brown sugar on low speed until crumbly. Set aside 1/2 cup. Add the water, eggs and oil to remaining crumb mixture; blend on low until moistened. Beat on high for 2 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup each chocolate and peanut butter chips. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Combine the peanuts, reserved crumb mixture and remaining chips; sprinkle over batter. , Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 21g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 343mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
PEANUT CRUNCH CAKE
This crunchy, peanut-y cake is quick, easy and stores well.
Provided by Rose Millender
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Peanut Dessert Recipes
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 13x9 inch pan.
- In a mixing bowl beat cake mix, peanut butter, and brown sugar on low speed until crumbly. Set aside 1/2 cup of mixture. To the remainder add water, eggs, and oil, and beat on high for 2 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup each of the chocolate chips and the peanut butter chips. Pour into prepared pan.
- Combine peanuts, remainder of dough mix, and rest of the chips; sprinkle over batter.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes. Cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31.8 g, Cholesterol 23.7 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 220.4 mg, Sugar 21.1 g
PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCH CAKE
This is a wonderful snack cake from Taste of Home that we've enjoyed for years. It's a sweet treat that packs nicely into lunches and sells quickly at bake sales.
Provided by Mandy Holmes
Categories Other Snacks
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 13x9 baking dish. In a mixing bowl beat cake mix, peanut butter and brown sugar on low until crumbly; set aside 1/2 cup. Add water, eggs and oil to mixing bowl and blend on low until moistened; beat on high 2 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup each of the chips.
- 2. Pour into the greased baking dish. Combine the peanuts, reserved crumb mixture and remaining chips; sprinkle over the batter. Bake at 350 degrees 40-45 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
PEANUT BUTTER CRUNCH CAKE
A favorite bake off winner, this will please all the peanut butter lovers in your family.
Provided by Lynnda Cloutier
Categories Cakes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Heat oven to 350. Grease and flour 13 x 9 inch pan. In large bowl, mix cake mix, brown sugar, and peanut butter at low speed til crumbly. Reserve 1/2 cu peanut butter mixture; set aside. To remaining peanut butter mixture, add water, oil, and eggs. Mix at low speed til moistened; beat 2 minutes at highest speed. Fold 1/4 cup of the chocolate chips and 1/4 cup of the peanut butter chips into batter. Pour batter into prepared pan. In small bowl, mix reserved 1/2 cup peanut butter mixture, remaining chocolate chips and peanuts
- 2. Bake at 350 for 40 to 50 minutes or til toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Immediately sprinkle with remaining peanut butter chips; gently press into top of cake. Cool completely. Tip: semi sweet chocolate chips can be substituted for the peanut butter chips if desired.
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all the ingredients and tools you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling around in the middle of the process.
- Use fresh ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your cake will taste. If possible, use organic or local ingredients.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help the cake rise evenly.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
- Use a variety of toppings: Don't be afraid to get creative with your toppings. You can use anything from chopped nuts and sprinkles to fresh fruit and whipped cream.
Conclusion:
Peanut crunch cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its crunchy peanut topping and moist, fluffy interior, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give peanut crunch cake a try. You won't be disappointed!
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