Chocolate Peanut Butter Nirvana Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Peanut Butter Nirvana Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (18 1/4 ounce) box devil's food cake mix; ½ cup vegetable oil; 1 ¼ cups water; 4 large eggs; 1 (4 ounce) package chocolate flavor instant pudding and pie filling mix; 1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips, 2 cups; ½ cup vanilla frosting (Pillsbury Whipped Supreme Vanilla Frosting); ½ cup creamy peanut butter; ¼ teaspoon almond extract; ½ cup milk; chocolate curls (or shavings for garnish)

Servings: persons

1 (18 1/4 ounce) box devil's food cake mix
½ cup vegetable oil
1 ¼ cups water
4 large eggs
1 (4 ounce) package chocolate flavor instant pudding and pie filling mix
1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips, 2 cups
½ cup vanilla frosting (Pillsbury Whipped Supreme Vanilla Frosting)
½ cup creamy peanut butter
¼ teaspoon almond extract
½ cup milk
chocolate curls (or shavings for garnish)

1
HEAT oven to 350F Spray a 12-cup fluted pan with flour no-stick cooking spray.
2
COMBINE cake mix, oil, water, eggs and pudding mix in a large bowl with an electric mixer at low speed until moistened.
3
Beat 2 minutes at medium speed.
4
Stir in chocolate chips.
5
Pour batter into prepared pan.
6
BAKE 50 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
7
Cool in pan 20 minutes.
8
Invert onto serving plate.
9
Cool completely.
10
BEAT frosting, peanut butter, almond extract and milk in medium bowl with electric mixer until well combined.
11
Spoon frosting over cooled cake.
12
Garnish with chocolate shavings, if desired.

964

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (18 1/4 ounce) box devil's food cake mix, ½ cup vegetable oil, 1 ¼ cups water, 4 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Peanut Butter Nirvana Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Nirvana Cake

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