Best 8 Peanut Butter Snack Cakes Recipes

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Peanut butter snack cakes are a delightful treat that combines the classic flavors of peanut butter and chocolate. These individual cakes are moist and fluffy, with a rich peanut butter filling and a decadent chocolate ganache topping. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply as a sweet snack, these cakes are sure to satisfy your cravings.

This recipe article provides two variations of peanut butter snack cakes: a classic version and a gluten-free version. Both recipes are easy to follow and use simple ingredients that are readily available. The classic recipe uses all-purpose flour, while the gluten-free version uses a blend of almond flour, coconut flour, and tapioca flour. Both versions use creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. The chocolate ganache topping is made with semisweet chocolate and heavy cream.

With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, this recipe article ensures that you can create delicious peanut butter snack cakes in your own kitchen. Whether you prefer the classic version or the gluten-free version, these cakes are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

PEANUT BUTTER & CHOCOLATE SNACK CAKES



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Peanut butter and chocolate-two classic ingredients combined in this easy-to-pack treat.

Provided by Land O'Lakes

Categories     Buttercream Frosting     Snack     Butter     Peanut     Peanut butter     Snack     Nut     Dairy     Cake     Dessert     Frosting     Cake     Dessert

Yield 18 snack cakes

Number Of Ingredients 19

Cake
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup Land O Lakes® Butter softened
2 large Land O Lakes® Eggs
3/4 cup buttermilk *
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
Frosting
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/4 cup Land O Lakes® Butter softened
1/4 cup Land O Lakes® Half & Half
1 teaspoon vanilla
Decorator sugars or sprinkles

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cups into 18 muffin pan cups; set aside .
  • Combine brown sugar, peanut butter and butter in bowl; beat at medium speed until well mixed. Add eggs; continue beating until well mixed. Add buttermilk and vanilla; beat at low speed until well mixed. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; continue beating until well mixed. Stir in mini chocolate chips.
  • Divide batter evenly among prepared muffin cups. Bake 20-24 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool in pan 5 minutes; remove to cooling rack. Cool completely.
  • Combine all frosting ingredients in bowl. Beat at low speed until well mixed. Increase speed to medium; beat, scraping bowl often, until light and fluffy. Spread evenly over snack cakes. Sprinkle with decorator sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 19 grams, SaturatedFat grams, Transfat grams, Cholesterol 40 milligrams, Sodium 200 milligrams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Sugar grams, Protein 6 grams

PEANUT BUTTER CAKE



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This is one of my favorite cake recipes given to me from a co-worker. It is the best peanut butter cake you will ever eat. The icing is like fudge.

Provided by Karen Pugh

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ cup milk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup water
½ cup butter
½ cup vegetable oil
½ cup peanut butter
½ cup butter
½ cup peanut butter
⅓ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 ¾ cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  • Whisk flour, white sugar, and baking soda together in a bowl. Beat 1/2 cup milk, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into flour mixture using an electric mixer on low until smooth.
  • Cook and stir water, 1/2 cup butter, vegetable oil, and 1/2 cup peanut butter together in a saucepan over medium heat until smooth, about 5 minutes. Stir peanut butter mixture into flour mixture until batter is well mixed; pour onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
  • Melt 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup peanut butter together in a saucepan over medium heat until smooth; add 1/3 cup milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk confectioners' sugar into mixture until icing is smooth, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour icing over warm cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.6 calories, Carbohydrate 62.3 g, Cholesterol 43.8 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 199.6 mg, Sugar 50.9 g

PARTY-TRICK PEANUT BUTTER CAKE



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Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     dessert

Time 50m

Yield one 8-inch square cake

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup sugar
1 cup flour
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup flavorless oil
6 tablespoons water
1/2 cup creamy unsalted, unsweetened peanut butter
Powdered sugar, whipped cream or yogurt, and/or fresh berries, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8-by-8-inch baking dish and line the bottom with parchment.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. In a medium bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the egg, vanilla, buttermilk, oil, water, and peanut butter. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Pour into the baking dish.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Begin checking for doneness at 30 minutes.
  • Cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Remove to a rack to cool completely, or serve while it's still warm. Serve plain or with desired toppings.

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

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.

CRISPY PEANUT BUTTER SNACK CAKE



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This salty-sweet "snack cake" has a simple honey-peanut butter base (no added sugar needed), plus all your favorite snacks: crunchy cereal, crispy puffed rice, and salty peanuts, pretzels, and potato chips.

Provided by Katherine Sacks

Categories     snack week     Cake     Potato     Dessert     No-Cook     Peanut Butter     Peanut     Chocolate     Birthday     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 12-16

Number Of Ingredients 13

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1 1/2 cups creamy, no-stir peanut butter
1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons warmed virgin coconut oil, divided
5 cups crispy rice cereal
2 cups Chex cereal
1 1/2 cups salted mini pretzels, lightly crushed
1 cup potato chips, lightly crushed
1 cup roasted, salted peanuts
6 ounces dark chocolate
Special Equipment
An 8-cup Bundt pan

Steps:

  • Line Bundt pan with plastic wrap, leaving a few inches of overhang; coat with nonstick spray.
  • Whisk peanut butter, honey, vanilla, and 1/2 cup coconut oil in a large bowl until combined. Using a spatula, gently fold in cereals, pretzels, potato chips, and peanuts. Transfer mixture to prepared pan, spreading evenly and pressing firmly into pan. Chill until cake is set, at least 1 hour.
  • When ready to serve, melt chocolate and remaining 2 Tbsp. coconut oil in a medium heatproof bowl set over a medium pot of barely simmering water, stirring occasionally, or melt in a microwave in short bursts, stirring between bursts, until chocolate is smooth.
  • Using plastic overhang, lift cake from pan, then invert onto a platter. Drizzle cooled cake with melted chocolate, then chill to set before serving, about 10 minutes.
  • Do Ahead
  • Cake can be made 3 days ahead. Wrap in plastic and chill.

PEANUT BUTTER TANDY CAKE



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This is a clone of Tastycake's "Peanut Butter Tandy Cake" snack cakes. It is easy, inexpensive, and tastes just like the real thing. Great to put in lunch boxes! I guarantee the kids will adore you for this one! Wrap individual pieces in wax paper to put into lunches. Peanut butter, chocolate, and cake...now who could ask for more!?!?!

Provided by Manda

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 30m

Yield 1 twelve x fifteen inch sheet cake

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons melted margarine
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup milk
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup powdered sugar
3 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Beat eggs until nice and yellow.
  • Add other cake ingredients, except peanut butter and beat well.
  • Spread batter onto greased 12x15-inch cookie sheet, and bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and spread with peanut butter while still hot.
  • When cool, frost with icing.
  • To prepare icing, combine all icing ingredients and beat with electric mixer until smooth.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER SNACK CAKES



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Bask in the nostalgia of old-school snack cakes with this homemade version featuring creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate.

Provided by Zac Young

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 12 Cakes, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/4 cup cocoa powder, such as valrhona
1/2 cup warm water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, plus
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup buttermilk, plus
2 tablespoons buttermilk
3/4 cup cream cheese (at room temperature)
1 1/2 cups smooth peanut butter
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup whole milk
1 pinch kosher salt
1 lb best quality dark chocolate
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped peanuts

Steps:

  • FOR THE CAKE:.
  • Preheat the oven to 325.
  • Line one "jelly roll" pan with parchment paper cut exactly to fit the bottom of the pan, spraying the sides and bottom with nonstick spray before lining.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the warm water with the cocoa powder until smooth. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or in a large bowl by hand), beat the sugar, oil, vanilla and eggs on medium speed until combined. Turn the machine to lowest speed and add the flour, baking soda and salt. Stir until just incorporated, but do not over mix! Stream in the cocoa power and water mixture and scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl. Stir in the buttermilk, the batter will be very thin. Spread the batter into an even layer making sure to get into the corners of the pan. Bake at 325 for 8 to 10 minutes until the cake is just barely baked through. If you over-bake it will be crispy. Let cool.
  • FOR THE FROSTING:.
  • In a stand mixer, or by hand, beat together the cream cheese, peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Add the whole milk and salt and mix until incorporated.
  • FOR THE GLAZE:.
  • Gently melt the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl. Stir in the oil.
  • Place a wire cooling rack on top of a parchment lined jelly roll pan.
  • Drop the frosting in small dollops over the cake, then spread it evenly using an offset spatula. Remove the frosted cake from the pan and place on a cutting board, keeping the parchment attached.
  • Using sharp scissors, cut the cake horizontally into two strips. Cut each strip into 6 even sections. Using the parchment to help, turn the segments into a tight roll. Because the cake is pliable, you can mold it into a perfect log. Place the rolls seam side down on the wire glazing rack. Pour the glaze over each log and top with chopped peanuts, reusing the extra glaze that has dripped through the wire rack onto the parchment.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 666.8, Fat 51.8, SaturatedFat 20.2, Cholesterol 32.7, Sodium 596, Carbohydrate 51.7, Fiber 9.5, Sugar 30.3, Protein 17.7

PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY SNACK CAKE



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Make and share this Peanut Butter & Jelly Snack Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CaliforniaJan

Categories     Breads

Time 45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups flour
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 cup butter
1/2 cup peanut butter
2 eggs
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup strawberry jelly or 1 cup grape jelly

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl stir together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add milk, peanut butter, eggs and butter. Beat at low speed until mixed. Then beat on medium speed for one minute, scraping the sides of the bowl constantly.
  • Spread about two-thirds of the batter into a greased 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Stir jelly and spoon over batter. Drop remaining batter in small mounds on top of the jelly. Sprinkle with Crumb Topping.
  • Crumb Topping: In a small mixing bowl stir together 1/2 cup packed brown sugar and 1/2 cup flour. Cut in 1/4 cup peanut butter and 3 tablespoons butter until crumbly.
  • Bake in a 350 F oven for 30 - 35 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet.
  • Add a cup of chopped nuts, such as walnuts, pecans, or almonds, to the batter for a crunchy texture.
  • For a fun twist, try using different types of peanut butter, such as honey roasted or crunchy.
  • If you don't have a bundt pan, you can also use a 9x13 inch baking pan. Just adjust the baking time accordingly.
  • Be sure to let the cakes cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

These peanut butter snack cakes are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their moist and fluffy texture, rich peanut butter flavor, and creamy chocolate frosting, they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give these peanut butter snack cakes a try!

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