Prep Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 50 mins | Yield: 8 to 10 Servings
Sweet and luscious cake on your way! If you are looking for a new and easy recipe for a cake, then you need to give this one a try! Feel free to add more ingredients if you want. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
FOR THE CAKE:
1 box devil’s food cake, plus ingredients called for on the box
2 cups peanut butter, melted
1 cup chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
1 cup Reese’s Pieces
FOR THE PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING:
1 cup peanut butter
10 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
2 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Directions:
Step 1: Prepare the oven and preheat to 175 degrees C or 350 degrees F.
Step 2: Line with parchment paper and apply with cooking spray in a 9×13-inch pan.
Step 3: Refer to the directions provided on the package of the cake on how to prepare it.
Step 4: Place it inside the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean after inserting it in the middle.
Step 5: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool at room temperature for 25 minutes.
Step 6: Poke small holes on top of the cake.
Step 7: Spread the melted peanut butter all over the cake. Make sure to fill each hole.
Step 8: Meanwhile, make the frosting. In a large mixing bowl, add peanut butter and butter. Beat until well blended and creamy.
Step 9: Add vanilla, powdered sugar, and salt. Beat until well mixed.
Step 10: Add the cream gradually and beat continuously.
Step 11: Spread the frosting on top of the cake.
Step 12: Sprinkle Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.
Step 13: Serve and enjoy!