Pay Day Bar Cake Recipe

Name: Pay Day Bar Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (510 g) box yellow cake mix; 1/3 cup butter; 3 cups mini marshmallows; 2/3 cup light corn syrup; 1 egg; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 2 cups peanut butter chips; 2 cups salted peanuts; 1 1/2 cups puffed rice cereal; 1/4 cup butter

Servings: persons

1
Set oven to 350 degrees.
2
Grease a 13x9-inch baking pan.
3
In a bowl, mix together the cake mix, 1/3 cup butter and the egg; press into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
4
Bake 12-18 minutes.
5
Remove from oven, and sprinkle with mini marshmallows; return to oven, bake for 1-2 minutes, or until marshmallows begin to puff.
6
In a saucepan, over med-high heat, cook corn syrup, 1/4 cup butter, vanilla and peanut butter chips until melted; remove from heat, and stir in the puffed rice cereal and salted peanuts.
7
Spoon the mixture over the top of the marshmallows in the pan; spread to coat evenly.
8
Cool cake before serving.
9
Enjoy!

1681

kcal

Calories

126

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (510 g) box yellow cake mix, 1/3 cup butter, 3 cups mini marshmallows, 2/3 cup light corn syrup, and more.

Yes, Pay Day Bar 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!

Pay Day Bar Cake

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Variations & substitutions

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