Chocolate Peanut Butter Volcano Cake Recipe

Name: Chocolate Peanut Butter Volcano Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: cooking spray; 3/4 cup chopped peanuts; 1 (15.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix (such as Betty Crocker(R) Super Moist(R)); 1 1/4 cups water; 3 eggs; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 8 peanut butter cups, chopped; 3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup peanut butter; 1/4 cup butter; 1/2 cup milk; 1/4 cup cocoa powder

Servings: persons

cooking spray
3/4 cup chopped peanuts
1 (15.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix (such as Betty Crocker(R) Super Moist(R))
1 1/4 cups water
3 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
8 peanut butter cups, chopped
3 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup cocoa powder

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
2
Spread chopped peanuts on the bottom of the baking pan.
3
Mix chocolate cake mix, water, eggs, and oil in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Fold peanut butter cups into the cake batter. Pour over peanuts in the baking pan.
4
Mix 2 cups confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, and peanut butter in another large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Drop tablespoonfuls of cream cheese mixture over cake batter in the baking pan.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
6
Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add milk and cocoa powder; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and stir in remaining 1 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar. Remove from heat and let glaze cool somewhat, 5 to 10 minutes.
7
Pour glaze over baked cake; glaze will pool in cream cheese craters.

3169

kcal

Calories

257

Fat

209

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: cooking spray, 3/4 cup chopped peanuts, 1 (15.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix (such as Betty Crocker(R) Super Moist(R)), 1 1/4 cups water, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Peanut Butter Volcano 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.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Volcano Cake

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