Take-Me-To-A-Picnic Cake Recipe

Name: Take-Me-To-A-Picnic Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1 cup butter; 1/2 cup cocoa powder; 2 cups sugar; 1 3/4 cups flour, all-purpose; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 large eggs; 3/4 cup sour cream dairy; ⅓ cup butter; ⅓ cup milk; 10 ounces peanut butter chips; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup powdered sugar

Servings: persons

1 cup water
1 cup butter
1/2 cup cocoa powder
2 cups sugar
1 3/4 cups flour, all-purpose
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
3/4 cup sour cream dairy
⅓ cup butter
⅓ cup milk
10 ounces peanut butter chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar

1
Heat oven to 350F (180C).
2
Grease and flour a 15 1/2x10 1/2x1 inch jellyroll pan.
3
In medium saucepan, combine water, butter and cocoa.
4
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture boils.
5
Boil 1 minute.
6
Remove from heat; set aside.
7
In large mixer bowl, stir together sugar, flour, baking soda and salt.
8
Add eggs and sour cream; beat until blended.
9
Add cocoa mixture; beat just until blended.
10
Batter will be thin.
11
Pour into prepared pan.
12
Bake in a 350F (180C) F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean.
13
Cool cake in pan on wire rack.
14
Spread Peanut Chip Frosting over the top of the cake.
15
Drizzle chocolate garnish over top, if desired.
16
Peanut Butter Frosting: In medium saucepan, combine butter, milk and peanut butter chips.
17
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until chips are melted and mixture is smooth.
18
Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
19
In small mixer bowl, place powdered sugar.
20
Gradually add chip mixture, beating until well blended.

1888

kcal

Calories

115

Fat

195

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup water, 1 cup butter, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, 2 cups sugar, and more.

Yes, Take-Me-To-A-Picnic 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.

Take-Me-To-A-Picnic Cake

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