GOOEY PEANUT BUTTER-CHOCOLATE CAKE

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Here in Wisconsin, winter weather is extreme. A hot dessert is just the thing to warm us up. This slow-cooked chocolate cake gets its crunch from a sprinkling of peanuts. -Lisa Erickson, Ripon, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-3/4 cups sugar, divided
1 cup 2% milk
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup baking cocoa, divided
3 teaspoons baking powder
2 cups boiling water
Chopped salted peanuts, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat 1 cup sugar, milk, peanut butter and oil until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flour, 1/2 cup cocoa and baking powder; gradually beat into peanut butter mixture (batter will be thick). Transfer to a greased 5-qt. slow cooker., In a small bowl, mix the remaining sugar and cocoa. Stir in water. Pour over batter (do not stir)., Cook, covered, on high 2 to 2-1/2 hours or until a toothpick inserted in cake portion comes out with moist crumbs. If desired, sprinkle with peanuts. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 298mg sodium, Carbohydrate 79g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

Nelson Mudachi
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I can't wait to try this cake!


Atif Kashif
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This cake is a great choice for a special occasion.


Indy Ocampo
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I would make this cake again, but I would make a few changes.


Namirembe Sarah
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Overall, this is a good cake recipe that I would recommend.


Jazmine Melendez
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The frosting was a bit too thick and heavy.


Murawwat Hussain
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The cake was a little too sweet for my taste.


subro raaz100
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The cake was moist and flavorful.


Nankabirwa Madrine
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The cake was easy to make and didn't take long to bake.


Khadija iste
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover peanut butter.


Brad Fones
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I would definitely make this cake again.


Ray Reilly
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This cake is perfect for chocolate and peanut butter lovers.


claribell Read
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I had some trouble getting the cake to rise evenly, but it still tasted good.


ROCKIE EL GUCHANY
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The cake was a bit dry, but the frosting made up for it.


Khondokar Niha
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My family loved this cake. It's definitely a new favorite.


Deanna Playz
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The cake was rich and decadent, but not too sweet.


Ehite Haile
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I'm not a baker, but this cake was easy to make and turned out perfect.


Buick Regal
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the gooey peanut butter and chocolate combination.