Description
Rich layers of homemade peanut butter chocolate delight cake invite chocolate and peanut butter enthusiasts into a world of indulgent bliss. Creamy frosting and moist cake layers promise pure dessert magic that will delight your senses with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (15.25 ounces / 432 grams) box of chocolate cake mix
- 1 (3.4 ounces / 96 grams) box of chocolate instant pudding mix
- 1 (8 ounces / 226 grams) package mini Reese’s peanut butter cups, chopped
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 ¾ cups (414 milliliters) milk
Supplementary Ingredients:
(none beyond the above)
Instructions
- Warm the kitchen oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and coat a 13×9 inch baking vessel with non-stick spray, preparing the surface for delectable cake creation.
- Whisk chocolate pudding powder with milk in a spacious mixing container, blending until the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform consistency.
- Incorporate chocolate cake mix into the pudding base, stirring thoroughly to achieve a dense, rich batter with no dry pockets.
- Delicately integrate chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups throughout the mixture, ensuring even distribution of chocolate and peanut butter morsels.
- Transfer the velvety batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula to create a smooth surface.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake approximately 25 minutes, monitoring for a perfectly set center using a clean toothpick test.
- Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely, letting the flavors meld and the texture settle into a decadent dessert experience.
Notes
- Chilling this cake for a few hours enhances the rich, decadent flavor, allowing the pudding and cake to meld together perfectly.
- Opt for room temperature ingredients to ensure smoother mixing and a more consistent cake texture.
- Chopping Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups into smaller pieces creates better flavor distribution throughout the cake.
- Store leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days to maintain its moisture and taste.
- For an extra indulgent twist, serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg