Cake Mix Peanut Butter Bars
Give your dessert game a delicious upgrade with these irresistible Cake Mix Peanut Butter Bars! Made with the convenience of a yellow cake mix, these bars are the perfect blend of rich peanut butter, gooey chocolate, and a buttery crumble topping. A layer of luscious chocolate filling, made with semi-sweet chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk, takes center stage between a soft, cookie-like crust and golden crumbles. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is quick, hassle-free, and yields 16 indulgent servings, making it perfect for potlucks, parties, or an easy weeknight treat. Whether you’re a peanut butter lover or a chocolate fanatic, these decadent bars promise to satisfy every sweet craving. Serve them as is or with a scoop of ice cream for an extra-special dessert!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 oz) Yellow cake mix
- 1 cup Peanut butter
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 2 pieces Large eggs
- 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 oz) Sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, peanut butter, unsalted butter (melted), and eggs. Mix until a thick dough forms.
Set aside 1/3 cup of the dough for the topping, and press the remaining dough evenly into the prepared baking dish to form the crust.
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.
Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the crust in the baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Crumble the reserved dough over the top of the chocolate layer, creating small chunks for the topping.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the topping is set.
Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the dish. Then, cut into squares and serve.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5889 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 312.7 g | 401% | |
| Saturated Fat | 116.1 g | 580% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 33.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 631 mg | 210% | |
| Sodium | 2859 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 734.9 g | 267% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.5 g | 102% | |
| Total Sugars | 528.7 g | ||
| Protein | 133.6 g | 267% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 1754 mg | 135% | |
| Iron | 17.8 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 3493 mg | 74% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
