Best 7 Peanut Cake Squares Recipes

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**Peanut Butter Cake Squares: An Indulgent Treat for Peanut Butter Lovers**

Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with our delectable Peanut Cake Squares, a heavenly creation that combines the irresistible taste of peanut butter with a moist and fluffy cake base. This irresistible treat features a rich and creamy peanut butter filling sandwiched between layers of tender cake, topped with a luscious chocolate ganache. Each bite offers a perfect balance of peanut butter's nutty sweetness and chocolate's decadent richness, leaving your taste buds tantalized and craving more. Whether you're a peanut butter aficionado or simply seeking a sweet indulgence, these Peanut Cake Squares are guaranteed to satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting seconds. Additionally, the article also includes a collection of other peanut-centric recipes to satisfy your cravings, such as the classic Peanut Butter Cookies, the irresistible Peanut Butter Fudge, and the tantalizing Peanut Butter Pie. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the irresistible allure of peanut butter in all its forms!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PEANUT BUTTER CAKE BARS



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These cakelike bars are packed with peanut butter and chocolate chips, and they are perfect for any occasion. Kids and adults alike are in for a treat with these gems. -Charlotte Ennis, Lake Arthur, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter, peanut butter, sugar and brown sugar. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips. , Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CRUNCHY PEANUT CAKE BARS



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A bakery favorite inspired us to create this recipe. Individual pieces of white cake are coated with a crunchy peanut coating.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h15m

Yield 20 bars.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
4 egg whites
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/3 cups buttermilk
GLAZE:
7-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
1 cup milk, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided
2 cans (12 ounces each) salted peanuts, chopped, divided

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg whites, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. , For glaze, in a shallow bowl, mix 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup milk and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Place one can of peanuts in another shallow bowl., Cut cake into 20 bars. Coat the top and sides of each piece with glaze, then roll in nuts. Place on wire racks over waxed paper; let dry completely., Make a second batch of glaze with the remaining confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla. Coat cake squares a second time, then roll in remaining nuts. Let dry completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 562 calories, Fat 24g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 299mg sodium, Carbohydrate 79g carbohydrate (60g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

PEANUT SQUARES



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Peanut squares are a fabulous recipe made of a slightly chewy, airy cake frosted with vanilla frosting and rolled in chopped peanuts to coat.

Provided by Linda Larsen

Categories     Cakes

Time 45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 eggs
1 cup of sugar
1/2 cup milk
3 tablespoons butter (melted)
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cans vanilla frosting
Garnish: peanuts (chopped salted)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 F. Spray a 9-inch x 13-inch pan with nonstick baking spray containing flour.
  • In a large mixer bowl , beat the eggs slightly. Gradually add the sugar, beating until the mixture is fluffy.
  • Add the milk and melted butter and beat well.
  • Stir in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Blend in the vanilla. Spread the batter in the prepared pan.
  • Bake the cake in preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the cake springs back when lightly touched in the center.
  • Cut the cake into 2 1/4 inch squares and frost on all sides with the frosting, then roll in the chopped peanuts to coat. You can also roll the little frosted cakes into other types of chopped nuts. Try using chopped cashews or pecans. Toast the nuts first for more flavor and more crunch.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 23 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 145 mg, Fat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Pan (24 Servings), UnsaturatedFat 1 g

PEANUT SQUARES



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These cake squares are light, fluffy and topped with a chopped peanut frosted coating that makes them irresistible.

Provided by By Annalise Sandberg

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 eggs
2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup whole milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
6 cups lightly salted peanuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray; line with cooking parchment paper, leaving a few inches of overhang on each side.
  • In large bowl, beat eggs with electric mixer on medium-high speed 1 minute. Slowly beat in granulated sugar, then beat 4 minutes longer. Eggs should be pale in color and fall in thick ribbons back into bowl.
  • In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt. Add to egg mixture all at once; beat on low speed just until incorporated. In small bowl, beat together 1 cup milk, the melted butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Add to mixture in 2 additions. Pour batter in pan.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until cake is golden and center springs back when lightly pressed. Cool in pan 15 minutes, then use overhanging parchment to carefully lift cake out of pan, and transfer to rack to cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, beat powdered sugar, softened butter, 3 tablespoons milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla to make smooth frosting. Spread chopped peanuts on small pan or plate.
  • Use serrated knife to cut cake into 24 squares (6 rows by 4 rows). Frost top and sides of each square with frosting, then roll in chopped peanuts, using hands if necessary to press peanuts into frosting.
  • Refrigerate 30 minutes to firm up. Serve cold, or remove from refrigerator 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 34 g, TransFat 0 g

PEANUT-BUTTER-AND-JELLY CHEESECAKE SQUARES



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Three things go into making this recipe really smooth: creamy peanut butter, like Jif or Skippy (our test-kitchen's go-to for baking); and room-temperature eggs and cream cheese.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 6h30m

Yield Makes about 24 two-inch squares

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more, softened, for brushing
14 graham crackers (each 3 by 5 inches), broken into pieces
2/3 cup unsalted roasted peanuts
1/3 cup packed light-brown sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 pounds cream cheese (4 eight-ounce bars), room temperature
1 cup creamy peanut butter, such as Jif or Skippy
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup Concord-grape jelly

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with butter.
  • Finely grind crackers in a food processor. Add melted butter, peanuts, brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; pulse until peanuts are chopped and texture of mixture resembles wet sand.Transfer to prepared baking dish; press firmly and evenly into bottom and three-quarters of the way up sides. Bake until set and slightly darkened, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • Reduce oven to 325 degrees. In a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese and peanut butter on medium speed until smooth. Gradually beat in granulated sugar until lightand fluffy, scraping down sides of bowl as needed. Beat in remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then vanilla until smooth. Pour filling into cooked crust; smooth top with asmall offset spatula. Bake until puffed and set along edges but still slightly wobbly in center, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • Whisk jelly in a saucepan over medium until melted. Pour evenly over cake, then tilt dish to spread jelly to edges in a thin, even layer. Refrigerate until jelly is firmly set, about 4 hours.Cut cake into squares, wiping knife between cuts for clean edges, or cover and refrigerate up to 3 days.

PEANUT BARS



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With peanut butter in both the batter and frosting, plus chopped nuts sprinkled on top, these treats have triple the goodness. It's one of my favorite recipes for peanut bars. -Ren Reed, Tavares, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
1 cup creamy peanut butter
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup water
1/2 cup 2% milk
FROSTING:
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup butter, softened
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
5 to 6 tablespoons 2% milk
1 cup chopped unsalted peanuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease two 13x9-in. baking pans., In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar and peanut butter until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour and baking powder; add to creamed mixture alternately with water and milk, beating well after each addition., Transfer to prepared baking pans. Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Meanwhile, for frosting, in a large bowl, beat peanut butter and butter until blended. Beat in confectioners' sugar alternately with enough milk to reach spreading consistency., Remove cakes from oven; place on wire racks. Spread frosting over warm cakes; sprinkle with peanuts. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts :

CAKE MIX PEANUT BUTTER SQUARES



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A cake mix, some peanut butter, a few chocolate chips and 30 minutes is all you need for this easy recipe!

Provided by Aroostook

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 30m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package yellow cake mix
1 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup melted margarine
1 egg
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 cup chocolate chips
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Mix cake mix, peanut butter, margarine and egg together.
  • Place 2/3 of the mixture in a greased 9x13 pan.
  • Heat condensed milk, chocolate chips and butter until melted.
  • Spoon over mixture that is in the pan.
  • Cover with the rest of the cake batter.
  • Bake 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.6, Fat 19.7, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 24.1, Sodium 353.9, Carbohydrate 48.9, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 33.9, Protein 8.4

Tips:

  • Use creamy peanut butter for a richer, more decadent flavor.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Be sure to grease and flour your baking pan before pouring in the batter, to prevent the cake from sticking.
  • To test if the cake is done, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the cake is ready.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it, to prevent the frosting from melting.
  • Store the frosted cake in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This peanut cake recipe is a classic for a reason. It's easy to make, moist and delicious, and the peanut butter frosting is the perfect finishing touch. Whether you're making it for a special occasion or just because you have a craving for something sweet, this cake is sure to be a hit.

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