Peanut Butter Sheet Cake with Chocolate Frosting

Health score
1%
Peanut Butter Sheet Cake with Chocolate Frosting
100 min.
12
493kcal

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If you're a peanut butter and chocolate lover, this recipe is a dream come true! This Peanut Butter Sheet Cake is a delightful twist on the classic chocolate cake, offering a rich and indulgent experience. With a simple and straightforward process, you'll be amazed at how quickly you can create this delicious dessert. The cake itself is made with a box of Betty Super Yellow Cake Mix, ensuring a moist and fluffy base. The addition of peanut butter and a touch of vanilla enhances the flavor, creating a unique and mouthwatering combination.

The real star of this recipe is the chocolate frosting. By heating butter, cocoa, and milk to a boil, you create a decadent base for the frosting. The gradual addition of powdered sugar results in a smooth and glossy finish. Pouring this warm frosting over the cake while it's still warm creates a heavenly fusion of flavors. As the cake cools, the frosting sets, creating a beautiful and tempting treat.

This cake is perfect for gatherings, parties, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth. With a generous yield of 12 servings, it's a great option for sharing with friends and family. Each bite offers a delightful balance of peanut butter and chocolate, making it hard to resist. Whether you're a baking novice or an experienced cook, this recipe is sure to impress and satisfy your cravings.

Ingredients

  • box cake mix yellow
  • 1.3 cups water 
  • 0.3 cup peanut butter 
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  •  eggs 
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  • 0.5 cup butter 
  • 0.3 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 0.3 cup milk 
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  • 3.8 cups powdered sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with baking spray with flour.
  2. In large bowl, beat all cake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
  3. Pour into pan.
  4. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  5. In 2-quart saucepan, heat butter, cocoa and milk to boiling over medium heat.
  6. Remove from heat; stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla. Gradually add powered sugar, beating until mixture is blended and smooth.
  7. Pour frosting over warm cake.
  8. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 1 hour.
  9. Cut into 4 rows by 3 rows.

Nutrition Facts

Calories493kcal
Protein4.11%
Fat35.71%
Carbs60.18%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.5
Glycemic Load
0.27
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
7.4982609282369%

Flavonoids

Catechin
1.16mg
Epicatechin
3.52mg
Quercetin
0.18mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:493.34kcal
24.67%
Fat:20.04g
30.83%
Saturated Fat:7.79g
48.69%
Carbohydrates:75.97g
25.32%
Net Carbohydrates:74.45g
27.07%
Sugar:56.48g
62.76%
Cholesterol:61.87mg
20.62%
Sodium:425.26mg
18.49%
Alcohol:0.23g
100%
Alcohol %:0.2%
100%
Caffeine:4.12mg
1.37%
Protein:5.19g
10.38%
Phosphorus:200.23mg
20.02%
Manganese:0.26mg
13.12%
Vitamin E:1.88mg
12.56%
Vitamin K:13.16µg
12.54%
Calcium:112.63mg
11.26%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
10.93%
Folate:41.49µg
10.37%
Vitamin B3:2.01mg
10.05%
Iron:1.49mg
8.27%
Selenium:5.64µg
8.05%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.91%
Copper:0.14mg
7.22%
Magnesium:27.82mg
6.96%
Fiber:1.52g
6.1%
Vitamin A:304IU
6.08%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.47%
Vitamin B5:0.44mg
4.36%
Zinc:0.6mg
3.99%
Potassium:114.71mg
3.28%
Vitamin B12:0.18µg
3.08%
Vitamin D:0.28µg
1.84%