Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake Recipe
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake

By: Fran Green 
"I'm a chocoholic and my kids love peanut butter, so a sweet slice of this cake is a real treat for all of us. A boxed mix cuts down on preparation time for busy moms like me. -Fran Green, Linden, New Jersey"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (24)

Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package devil's food cake mix
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup whipped topping
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

  1. Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions, using a 9-in. fluted tube pan. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add the peanut butter and confectioners' sugar; beat until blended. Fold in whipped topping. Split cake in half horizontally; place bottom layer on a serving plate. Spread with the peanut butter mixture. Top with remaining cake. Refrigerate until chilled.
  3. In a small heavy saucepan, bring cream to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Stir in chocolate chips; cook and stir until chocolate is melted. Refrigerate until spreadable. Frost top and sides of cake. Refrigerate until serving.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 24, 2010 by CinfulySwt Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
The peanut butter filling alone deserves 5 stars! I am not sure how people can say "the cake...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2007 by jnystph9   view full review
This cake turned out great! We love PB and chocolate together, so we just had to try this. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2008 by Lindsey R.   view full review
I made this cake for my boyfriend's birthday last year, and it was phenomenal. The ganache...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2010 by KARISLR   view full review
Everyone loved this cake at my husband's birthday party. I substituted Nutella for the Peanut...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2010 by JOULEC   view full review
I am staring the peanut butter mousse. WOW. I put it in the filling of a different chocolate...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2009 by sml828   view full review
I only made the filling from this recipe, so I can't judge the rest of it... However, the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2007 by MEGUNTICOOK Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Excellent recipe. My whole family loves it. It was easy to make and delicious. I highly...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2010 by herbngill   view full review
absolutely fantastic! everyone loved every bite and was gone in a matter of 10 minutes at the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2009 by Luba   view full review
I only used half a package of cake mix and made a smaller version of the cake. I also put some...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2007 by Mike   view full review
This cake was DELICIOUS and easy to make. Made it for work and everyone loved it.

 

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