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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.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cake from a cake mix
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 602kcal
Author: Lois

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 yellow or white cake mix with pudding
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups chocolate chips

For the Chocolate Icing:

  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • ⅔ cup baking cocoa
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 6 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • 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.

Notes

  • 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 602kcal | Carbohydrates: 91g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 448mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 68g | Vitamin A: 341IU | Calcium: 167mg | Iron: 2mg