QUICKER BLUE-RIBBON PEANUT BUTTER TORTE

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No one will guess that this tall, tiered cake isn't completely homemade. Chunky peanut butter is stirred into both the cake batter and the decadent chocolate ganache, giving each layer a rich, from-scratch taste. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1-1/4 cups water
1 cup chunky peanut butter, divided
3 large eggs
1/3 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package (10 ounces) 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate baking chips
2-1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 cans (16 ounces each) cream cheese frosting
2 Butterfinger candy bars (2.1 ounces each), coarsely chopped
1/3 cup chopped honey-roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • Grease and flour three 9-in. round baking pans; set aside. Combine the cake mix, water, 1/2 cup peanut butter, eggs, oil and vanilla in a large bowl; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour batter into prepared pans (pans will have a shallow fill)., Bake at 350° for 17-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks., Place chocolate chips in a large bowl. Bring cream and brown sugar to a boil in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer for 1-2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved., Pour cream mixture over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Stir in remaining peanut butter until blended. Chill until mixture reaches a spreading consistency. Spread between layers., Frost top and sides of cake. Garnish with chopped candy bars and peanuts. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 798 calories, Fat 46g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 456mg sodium, Carbohydrate 94g carbohydrate (71g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

Dannasia
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This Quicker Blue Ribbon Peanut Butter Torte is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that's perfect for any occasion.


Mehdi Zeinddine
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I made this torte for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


lony kiza
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This is the best peanut butter torte I've ever had! It's so creamy and smooth, and the chocolate crust is the perfect complement.


ARNOLD MBONGENI
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I'm not a fan of peanut butter, but I loved this torte. The chocolate crust and the whipped cream topping were the perfect balance to the peanut butter filling.


BTS BD FANBOY
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This torte is so easy to make, it's perfect for a weeknight dessert. I love that I can just throw it in the fridge and it's ready to go.


Adam Mayo
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I'm allergic to peanuts, so I substituted almond butter in this recipe. It turned out great!


Lineysha Sparx Andy Trinidad
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This torte is so rich and decadent, it's perfect for a special occasion. I made it for my husband's birthday and he loved it!


Ocolotl X
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The peanut butter filling was a bit too runny for my liking, but the chocolate crust was amazing.


Byonu Magar
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This Quicker Blue Ribbon Peanut Butter Torte is a keeper! It's a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that's perfect for any occasion.


Dj Yobra
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my torte turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Farzana Fahiza
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This torte was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. It's definitely a crowd-pleaser.


Chaim Student
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I'm not much of a baker, but this Quicker Blue Ribbon Peanut Butter Torte came out perfectly. It was so simple to make and the end result was impressive.


Akmal hayat
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The Quicker Blue Ribbon Peanut Butter Torte was a success! It was so easy to make and the taste was divine. The peanut butter filling was light and fluffy, and the chocolate crust was the perfect complement. It disappeared quickly at our party.


Sital Tamang
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This Quicker Blue Ribbon Peanut Butter Torte was an absolute hit at our last gathering. The creamy peanut butter filling and the crunchy chocolate crust were a match made in heaven. It was incredibly easy to make, and everyone loved it! Highly recomm