Peanut Butter and Chocolate Candy Cake Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Dec 30, 2008

I just made this, and they came out fantastic! I have to admit, I'm one who believes that you taste with your eyes first - so instead of following the directions for baking I used my cupcake pans to get the desired 'Tandy Kake' effect. Once they were cooked, I removed them from the pan and spread some peanut butter on top of each cake. I melted my chocolate in a double boiler and spread it over the cakes, plopping a largish 'blob' on top of the cake. Then I quickly spread the chocolate over the cake to the sides and 'frosted' around the cake to the edges. Be careful not to mess with the top too much if you are going to use this method because the heat of the chocolate melts the peanut butter and it tends to bleed into the chocolate a little bit. Once they were 'frosted' I popped them into the freezer for 3 minutes to 'set' the chocolate. They were MOST excellent! Thanks so much for sharing a great recipe!

—KimberlyKTX

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Most Helpful Critical Review

May 06, 2007

This would have been a perfect cake had it not been for putting the cake back in the oven to melt the morsels. The cake got dried out and the morsels would not melt. Melt the morsels in a double boiler and spread over the peanut butter. Much better that way.

—sperle01

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38 Ratings

Aug 29, 2002

Agree with milk chocolate chips over semi-sweet. Found the peanut butter overwhelming, so the second time I made it, I reduced the peanut butter to 3/4-cup and the chips to 1-1/2 cups. Seemed more balanced.

—NOZ-N-A-CUK-BUK

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Aug 29, 2002

I have missed the Philly "staple" of Tastykakes, and especially Peanut Butter Tandytakes, ever since I moved out of the region. Had a recipe for this that was vaguely written. Was thrilled to find this easy to follow recipe on the web. Made them for a party and they were an instant hit.

—PARKEROK

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Jun 01, 2009

Growing up in the Philly area meant Tastykakes were a main staple in my lunch box! Definitely just like my favorite Tastykake of all, and yes, the milk chocolate chips are better to use.

—cs2002

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Jun 24, 2003

This recipe did not impress me at all. I felt the peanut butter needed to be sweetened, maybe the milk choc would be better. Also letting the chocolate cool in room temp before putting it in the fridge will help keep the chocolate from blooming

—ICECRMLVR

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Jan 19, 2010

I love how easy this recipe is. I usually have tips after making, but not for this one. I made as a two-layer cake per my daughter's birthday request. Since this works best when you put the peanut butter and chocolate chips on warm cake, I had to pry the cake out of the pans before it was completely cool. I could use some tips on that (I did grease and flour pans). FYI - when you make and serve from a 10x15 jelly roll pan, it's EASY and delicious.

—briankane73

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Oct 01, 2007

Being a true Philadelphian, I love this recipe. I do prefer it with milk chocolate and separate layers of peanut butter and chocolate! Excellent and everyone loves it!! Thanks!!!!

—ESC

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Nutrition

Calories
243 kcal
12%

Carbohydrates
34.8 g
11%

Cholesterol
35 mg
12%

Fat
10.6 g
16%

Fiber
1.7 g
7%

Protein
5.5 g
11%

Sodium
121 mg
5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Candy Cake

Serving Size: 1/25 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 25
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 243
Calories from Fat: 96

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.6g 16 %
Saturated Fat 4.1g 20 %
Cholesterol 35mg 12 %
Sodium 121mg 5 %
Potassium 153mg 4 %
Total Carbohydrates 34.8g 11 %
Dietary Fiber 1.7g 7 %
Protein 5.5g 11 %
Sugars 24.8g
Vitamin A 1 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 6 %
Iron 13 %
Thiamin 10 %
Niacin 24 %
Vitamin B6 5 %
Magnesium 13 %
Folate 18 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.