Calling all home cooks looking for an easy and delicious homemade cake recipe! This peanut butter chocolate chip cake from a cake mix with homemade chocolate ganache is guaranteed to be a hit!
Combining your favorite flavors of peanut butter and chocolate, it's hard not to love this decadent dessert that takes minimal effort...all you need is a store-bought yellow cake mix, chocolate chips and of course peanut butter.
The homemade chocolate ganache glaze is the perfect finishing touch, bringing these flavors together perfectly!
Let me show you how another cake mix hack recipe that uses a cake mix as an ingredient.
You can really taste the peanut butter in this cake. The best thing about this recipe is it starts off with a cake mix and then I topped it with a very easy homemade chocolate glaze icing.
One of the secrets to using a cake mix for your baking is to top the cake with a homemade icing or glaze. This chocolate glaze recipe comes together really quick and tastes amazing.
You'd never guess that this delicious cake that I'm sharing with you today is part of my Cake Mix Baking Secrets. There's no shame in using a cake mix as the base of a great dessert.
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💭How to add peanut butter to cake mix?
This cake is all about the peanut butter flavor! There's peanut butter added to the cake batter and to the homemade chocolate icing. Adding peanut butter to a cake mix is simple and adds a delicious nutty flavor.
Add the peanut butter once the cake batter is combined. Make sure you mix the batter again until the peanut butter is fully incorporated. Then continue with the instructions of adding the chocolate chips, bake and enjoy!
💭How to put chocolate chips in cake?
For this cake mix hack, I add chocolate chips to the cake mix batter. To make sure the chocolate chips are evenly distributed throughout the batter, make sure you fold in the chocolate chips carefully so that they are evenly dispersed throughout.
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📋Main Ingredients Needed
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Ingredients for the Cake:
- 1 pkg. yellow or white cake mix with pudding
- Milk
- Creamy peanut butter
- Vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- Chocolate chips
Ingredients for the Homemade Chocolate Icing:
- Powdered sugar, divided
- Baking cocoa
- Butter, softened
- 5 to 6 tablespoons milk, divided
- Vanilla extract
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Cake Mix Batter
- In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, combine the cake mix, eggs, peanut butter and milk until smooth.
- Then add the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into a cake pan that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
Step 2: Baking Instructions
- Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes before inverting to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once cake has cooled completely, drizzle the homemade chocolate icing on top.
Step 3: Homemade Chocolate Glaze Icing
- Using a spoon, start drizzling the icing over the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides like shown in the photo below.
💭Tips for Icing a Cake:
- Allow the cake to cool completely before even attempting to pour the glaze on top. If you don't, the glaze will not properly cling because the cake is too warm.
- Place the cooled cake on top of the serving platter. Gently lift the edges of the cake and place pieces of parchment paper underneath.
- Then pour the glaze on top of the cake and allow the excess to collect on the parchment paper.
- Remove parchment paper before serving.
💭What can you use to thin out melted chocolate?
- If you find that the chocolate glaze is too thick, you can try to thin it out by adding a little vegetable oil or extra cream.
- Start by adding in a small amount of your chosen fat and mix until the desired consistency is reached.
- Keep in mind that too much fat can ruin the texture and flavor of your chocolate so use it sparingly.
💭Storage Tips
- Leftover chocolate cake should be stored in an airtight container to keep it fresh for as long as possible.
- If you are keeping the cake refrigerated, make sure to remove it from the fridge at least 30 minutes before serving to get the most delicious taste.
Air-Tight Storage Containers: these air-tight storage containers that help keep food fresh for longer. Use them to store fresh baked goods, cookies, fruit and vegetables, left overs, and more. The silicone lids lock to close to ensure an air tight seal. The stackable, multi-size design makes these containers easy to store. They're perfectly sized for the fridge, freezer, or cupboard.
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cake
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cake recipe from a cake mix with added peanut butter and chocolate chips topped with homemade chocolate icing.
Ingredients
Ingredients for the Cake:
- 1 package yellow or white cake mix with pudding
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups chocolate chips
For the Chocolate Icing:
- Ingredients for the Homemade Chocolate Icing:
- 3 cups sifted powdered sugar, divided
- ⅔ cup baking cocoa
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, softened
- 5 to 6 tablespoons milk, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
For the Cake:
- In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, combine the cake mix, eggs, peanut butter and milk until smooth.
- Then add the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into a cake pan that has been sprayed with non-stick spray.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes before inverting to cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once cake has cooled completely, drizzle the homemade chocolate icing on top.
For the Chocolate Icing:
- Beat 1 cup powdered sugar, cocoa, butter, 2 tablespoons milk and vanilla extract in small mixer bowl until creamy.
- Gradually beat in remaining sugar and milk until smooth.
- Makes 2 cups total.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 333Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 119mgCarbohydrates: 43gFiber: 3gSugar: 34gProtein: 7g
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This recipe has been updated since it first appeared in 2012with new photos, information and a new printable recipe card that includes nutritional information. I hope you enjoy the updates as much as I enjoyed working on them!
Bonnie Chamberlain says
This recipe sounds great. Do you think it would work if I added a quarter cup more of peanut butter?
Lois says
No, I wouldn't add any more peanut butter. Thanks for visiting.
Marie says
Do you have to use a cake mix that has pudding in it?
Lois says
No, it was just what I had on hand. Thanks for visiting!
Donna says
The best cake ever and the iceing is great. I added 1/4 c peanut butter and a little bit more milk.
Lois says
Thank you for the wonderful comment! Glad you enjoyed the recipe!
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mickeydownunder says
G'day! Can I get a cake to go Lois? YUM!
Cheers! Joanne
Evelyn Osborn says
PS Now following via GFC!!
Evelyn Osborn says
I am pinning this to make for the family reunion this year!!! Thanks
faren kersteen kate manguiob says
love this one im gonna make it soon:)
Michael Ann says
Mouthwatering!!!
Anonymous says
Gonna get my step moms recipe for PB Frosting ...I'm thinking it would be perfect for this cake! Can't wait to try it!!
Tammy says
That looks absolutely decadent!
Nellie's Cozy place says
That cake looks awesomely delicious.
Me want cake!! lol
So how is your Mom coming along??
and is Olivia home for the whole summer?? Hope yall are having a ball.
Have a good weekend hon,
Blessings, Nellie
Jill says
You are so bad! This is another fantastic one.
My Journey With Candida says
Oh my gosh.... You are killing me here. LOL... I could lick the computer screen.
Chatty Crone says
Oh peanut butter and chocolate are my two favorite ingredients in the whole world! sandie
Maple Lane says
I would love this cake. Hope you have a delightful weekend.
Kimberly says
I want to make this! thanks for sharing.
Elena says
That cake looks really yummy! We love chocolate and peanut butter. I think I will be making a pizza tonight. We don't have too much planned this weekend as my hubby has to work on Saturday. Have a great weekend!
Kim~HomeIsWhereTheHeartIs says
My family LOVES peanut butter and I'm sure they'd enjoy this cake 🙂
Modern Day Disciple says
WOW. My Dad, Hub and Daughter would all love this....and it looks easy enough for me to do...perhaps. Hug, Lois!
Debbie says
Oh my does that ever look good! Putting it in a bundt pan was a really good idea. Enjoy your week-end!
Carmen C. says
OH MY! That looks SOOOOooooooooo delicious and could SOOOOOOOooooooo ruin my diet in a heartbeat:O Maybe I'll print the recipe and take it to HI with me that way it wouldn't be just me & hubby eating the whole cake:D
LDH says
This cake sure does look amazing!!!
Carol @ Always Thyme to Cook says
Great looking cake! Count me in for anything with chocolate and peanut butter.
Debra says
That looks completely amazing! I wish we didn't have peanut allergies in this house!
Karen says
This looks delicious! I plan to make it in the next couple of weeks! Thanks, Lois. Have a wonderful weekend 🙂
allisamazing says
Looks delicious 🙂 Glad you tried it!