Description
This rich, fudgy dessert combines creamy peanut butter and moist chocolate cake in one irresistible square. With a gooey, brownie-like texture and layers of sweet, salty flavor, it’s the ultimate comfort dessert — simple to make, but impossible to resist.
Ingredients
🛒 Ingredients:
1 box (15 oz) chocolate cake mix
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
½ cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup chocolate chips
Optional: ¼ cup crushed peanuts for topping
Instructions
📝 Instructions:
Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease lightly.
Mix Base: In a bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, melted butter, vanilla, and peanut butter until smooth.
Add Cake Mix: Sprinkle the dry chocolate cake mix over the peanut butter mixture. Fold gently — don’t overmix. Batter should stay a little lumpy.
Layer & Bake: Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan. Sprinkle chocolate chips and crushed peanuts on top.
Bake: Bake 35–40 minutes until edges are set and the center is gooey but not wet.
Cool & Slice: Cool completely before cutting into squares for neat slices (they’ll firm up as they cool).
Notes
- Flavor Boost: Swirl 2 tbsp of melted peanut butter on top before baking for a marbled effect.
- Crunchy Version: Mix in chopped pretzels or toffee bits before baking.
- Vegan Option: Use plant-based butter and sweetened condensed coconut milk.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temp for 3 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American