CRUNCHY PEANUT CAKE BARS

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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

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
4 egg whites
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/3 cups buttermilk
GLAZE:
7-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
1 cup milk, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided
2 cans (12 ounces each) salted peanuts, chopped, divided

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.

Abdullah Al afif
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I made these bars for my husband's birthday and he loved them! He said they were the best peanut butter bars he's ever had.


Khanzadiii Khanzadiii
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These bars are the perfect balance of sweet and salty. I love the crunch of the peanuts on top.


Marie arteaga
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I'm not a huge fan of peanut butter, but I really enjoyed these bars. The chocolate ganache on top is what really makes them.


Bshoy Ameer
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These bars are so rich and decadent. They're the perfect treat for a special occasion.


Momina zafar
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I love that these bars can be made ahead of time. It makes them perfect for parties or potlucks.


Md Lemon Miah
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These bars are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


mdmahbub miah
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I made these bars for my husband's birthday and he loved them! He said they were the best peanut butter bars he's ever had.


Phoenix NORDGAARD
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These bars are the perfect balance of sweet and salty. I love the crunch of the peanuts on top.


Darrianlol
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I'm not a huge fan of peanut butter, but I really enjoyed these bars. The chocolate ganache on top is what really makes them.


Wongalethu Wongas
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These bars are so decadent and delicious. I can't believe how easy they were to make.


Saara
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I love the combination of peanut butter and chocolate in these bars. They're the perfect sweet treat.


Mahesh Patel jii
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These are the best peanut butter bars I've ever had! The recipe is easy to follow and the bars turned out perfect. I will definitely be making them again.


Leon Does Taekwondo
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.


Jessica Akelate
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These peanut cake bars were a hit with my family! They're so easy to make and taste delicious. The peanut butter flavor is perfect and the crunchy topping adds a nice texture.