CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH PEANUT BUTTER FILLING

Chocolate Cake with Peanut Butter Filling image

I'm a chocoholic and my kids love peanut butter, so a sweet slice of this cake is a real treat for all of us. A boxed mix cuts down on preparation time for busy moms like me. -Fran Green, Linden, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 package devil's food cake mix (regular size)
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 cup whipped topping
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

Prepare and bake cake mix according to package directions. Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in peanut butter and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. , Split cake in half horizontally; place bottom layer on a serving plate. Spread with the peanut butter mixture. Top with remaining cake. Refrigerate until chilled., In a small heavy saucepan, bring cream to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Stir in chocolate chips; cook and stir until chocolate is melted. Refrigerate until spreadable. Frost top and sides of cake. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 337mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.