Grandma Trumbetas' Coconut Peanut Butter Fudge Bars

Health score
1%
Grandma Trumbetas' Coconut Peanut Butter Fudge Bars
60 min.
24
352kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with Grandma Trumbetas' Coconut Peanut Butter Fudge Bars, a delightful dessert that combines the rich flavors of chocolate, peanut butter, and coconut in every bite. This recipe is a cherished family favorite, perfect for gatherings, celebrations, or simply satisfying your cravings at home. With just 60 minutes of preparation time, you can whip up a batch that serves 24 people, making it an ideal treat for parties or potlucks.

Imagine sinking your teeth into a luscious layer of chocolate and coconut-pecan frosting, perfectly balanced by the creamy peanut butter base. The combination of textures—from the smooth fudge-like topping to the soft, chewy bars—creates a dessert experience that is both comforting and indulgent. Each square is a delightful explosion of flavor, with a caloric breakdown that allows you to enjoy a sweet treat without the guilt.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is straightforward and rewarding. The use of simple ingredients like yellow cake mix and sweetened condensed milk ensures that you can easily recreate this nostalgic dessert. So gather your loved ones, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a batch of these irresistible Coconut Peanut Butter Fudge Bars that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons butter softened
  • 12 ounce chocolate chips nestle® (such as )
  • 15 ounce coconut-pecan cake frosting 
  •  eggs 
  • cup peanut butter 
  • 14 ounce condensed milk sweetened eagle brand® canned (such as )
  • 18.3 ounce duncan hines classic decadent cake mix yellow

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • loaf pan
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Beat cake mix, peanut butter, eggs, and 2 2/3 tablespoons softened butter together in a large bowl until you have a smooth batter.
  3. Spread about 2/3 of the batter into the prepared baking dish; press remainder into small balls and set aside.
  4. Stir frosting, sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, and 2 teaspoons softened butter together in a bowl until smooth; spread atop the layer of batter in the baking dish. Lightly flatten balls of batter with your fingers and spread atop the frosting mixture.
  5. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into 24 squares to serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories352kcal
Protein5.84%
Fat41.27%
Carbs52.89%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.21
Glycemic Load
5.75
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
6.0186957224556%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:352.42kcal
17.62%
Fat:16.52g
25.42%
Saturated Fat:6.73g
42.08%
Carbohydrates:47.64g
15.88%
Net Carbohydrates:46.42g
16.88%
Sugar:34.66g
38.51%
Cholesterol:20.16mg
6.72%
Sodium:266.49mg
11.59%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.26g
10.51%
Phosphorus:163.63mg
16.36%
Manganese:0.32mg
16%
Calcium:112.3mg
11.23%
Vitamin B3:2mg
10.02%
Vitamin E:1.45mg
9.64%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.38%
Selenium:5.11µg
7.3%
Magnesium:28.44mg
7.11%
Folate:27.81µg
6.95%
Potassium:210.73mg
6.02%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.81%
Fiber:1.22g
4.87%
Iron:0.83mg
4.59%
Copper:0.09mg
4.4%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.37%
Zinc:0.61mg
4.05%
Vitamin B5:0.4mg
4.01%
Vitamin B12:0.13µg
2.13%
Vitamin A:75.08IU
1.5%
Vitamin K:1.49µg
1.42%
Source:Allrecipes