Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling

Makes

15 servings

Updated: Oct. 16, 2022
The original recipe was a from-scratch cake, but I use a boxed mix to save time. I hope you enjoy the rich dessert as much as we do.—Patricia Eckard, Singers Glen, Virginia

Ingredients

  • 1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size)
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 can (16 ounces) chocolate frosting

Directions

  1. Prepare and bake cake according to package directions, using a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan.
  2. In a small bowl, combine peanut butter and oil until smooth; spread over warm cake. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  3. In a microwave, heat frosting on high for 25-30 seconds or until pourable; stir until smooth. Carefully pour and spread over peanut butter layer. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 439 calories, 25g fat (5g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 431mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.