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PEANUT CAKE SQUARES



Peanut Cake Squares image

When I was in high school, I worked for an Irish family...and they made these yummy treats each year for St. Patrick's Day. The sweet frosting and salty peanuts are an irresistible combination. The only complaint my husband has is that I make them just once a year! -Bridget Jones, Veyo, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 eggs
1-3/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
FROSTING:
7-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2/3 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 cups finely chopped peanuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla until thick and lemon-colored, about 4 minutes. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture. Beat on low speed just until combined. Beat in milk and butter. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares. Cover and freeze overnight., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat the confectioners' sugar, milk, vanilla and salt until smooth. Frost the top and sides of frozen cake squares; roll in peanuts. Place on wire racks to set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496 calories, Fat 21g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 298mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (52g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

CAKE MIX PEANUT BUTTER SQUARES



Cake Mix Peanut Butter Squares image

A cake mix, some peanut butter, a few chocolate chips and 30 minutes is all you need for this easy recipe!

Provided by Aroostook

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 30m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package yellow cake mix
1 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup melted margarine
1 egg
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 cup chocolate chips
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Mix cake mix, peanut butter, margarine and egg together.
  • Place 2/3 of the mixture in a greased 9x13 pan.
  • Heat condensed milk, chocolate chips and butter until melted.
  • Spoon over mixture that is in the pan.
  • Cover with the rest of the cake batter.
  • Bake 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.6, Fat 19.7, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 24.1, Sodium 353.9, Carbohydrate 48.9, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 33.9, Protein 8.4

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