Buckeye Cake

Contributed byBarb Apel
Slice of chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting, topped with peanuts and chocolate chips, served on a plate with a fork.

Ingredients

  • 1 package devil's food cake mix (2-layer size)
  • 1 1/3 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 1/3 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 1 package marshmallow creme ( 7 oz.)
  • 1 stick butter or margarine
  • 1/4 cup cocoa
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 pound confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
Yield: 12 Servings
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Instructions

Grease and flour a 15 x 11-inch jellyroll pan. Preheat oven to 350°.

1st Layer: Prepare cake as directed on box, using the water, oil and eggs. Pour cake mixture into pan. Bake 20 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely.

2nd Layer: In a saucepan, bring sugar and 1/2 cup milk to a boil. Boil 3 minutes. Add peanut butter and marshmallow creme; mix well. Quickly pour on top of the cooled cake. Spread evenly. Cool completely.

3rd Layer: In a medium saucepan, melt butter, cocoa and 1/3 cup milk together. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Stir completely. Pour icing on top of the cooled peanut butter layer. Cool completely before cutting. 

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