PEANUT BUTTER SNACK CAKES

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My Aunt introduced this cake to my family, and it became a favorite. It was simple enough to make for dorm study breaks in college and was the most requested snack.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

2 cups sugar
1 cup 2% milk
4 eggs
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1-1/3 cups milk chocolate chips

Steps:

In a small bowl, beat the sugar, milk, eggs, 1 tablespoon oil and vanilla until well blended. Combine flour and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture., Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Place on a wire rack. Drop peanut butter by tablespoonfuls onto cake; gently spread evenly. Cool completely. Refrigerate for 30 minutes., Melt chocolate chips with remaining oil; stir until smooth. Spread over peanut butter layer. Refrigerate until set. Let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes before cutting into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.