Description
Rich layers of peanut butter chocolate delight cake merge classic comfort with gourmet indulgence. Chocolate ganache and creamy peanut butter frosting create a dessert that delights you with each luxurious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz / 432 g) chocolate cake mix
- 1 box (3.4 oz / 96 g) chocolate instant pudding mix
- 1 ¾ cups (414 mL) milk
- 1 package (8 oz / 226 g) mini Reese’s peanut butter cups, chopped
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350°F and thoroughly spray a 13×9 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray to ensure easy cake removal.
- Mixing Base: Combine chocolate pudding powder and milk in a large mixing bowl, whisking until achieving a smooth, lump-free liquid consistency that will form the cake’s rich foundation.
- Batter Creation: Blend chocolate cake mix into the pudding mixture, stirring vigorously to create a uniform batter, then gently fold in chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, distributing the chocolatey peanut butter pieces evenly throughout the mixture.
- Baking Process: Pour the prepared batter into the prepared pan, using a spatula to spread it evenly, then place in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 25 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean when the cake is perfectly cooked.
- Cooling and Finishing: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature, allowing the flavors to meld and the texture to set into a decadent, indulgent dessert that promises a delightful chocolate and peanut butter experience.
Notes
- Pudding Power: Adding instant pudding mix creates an ultra-moist cake with rich, dense texture that prevents dryness and enhances overall flavor complexity.
- Precise Mixing: Stir batter thoroughly to eliminate dry cake mix spots, ensuring smooth and consistent cake texture throughout each delectable slice.
- Temperature Tip: Use room temperature ingredients for better ingredient blending and more even cake baking results.
- Toothpick Test: Insert a clean toothpick into cake center – if it comes out with minimal crumbs, the cake is perfectly baked and ready to enjoy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg