Chocolate Cluster-Peanut Butter Cake

By srumbel

PB lovers will applaud. But then who doesn't love a chocolate cake with nut clusters on top and PB filling inside? So easy to make, waiting for a slice is the hardest part.
from kraftrecipes

Ingredients

• 1 pkg. (2-layer size) chocolate cake mix
• 1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
• 1 cup cold milk
• 1/2 cup PLANTERS Creamy Peanut Butter
• 1/2 cup PLANTERS Dry Roasted Peanuts
• 2 squares BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, melted
• 1-1/2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

Details

Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 80mins

Preparation

Step 1

HEAT oven to 350°F.

PREPARE cake batter and bake as directed on package for 2 (9-inch) round cake layers. Cool in pans 10 min.; remove to wire racks. Cool completely. Meanwhile, beat pudding mix and milk with whisk 2 min. Add peanut butter; mix well. Refrigerate until ready to use.

MIX nuts and melted chocolate until nuts are evenly coated. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-covered baking sheet. Refrigerate 10 min. or until firm.

STACK cake layers on plate, filling with 1 cup pudding mixture. Gently stir COOL WHIP into remaining pudding mixture. Spread over top and side of cake. Decorate with chocolate-nut clusters.
Kraft Kitchens TipsSize-WiseA serving of this decadent cake goes a long way on chocolate flavor.How to Melt ChocolateMicrowave unwrapped chocolate squares in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 min. 10 sec., stirring after 30 sec. (The square will retain its shape.) Stir until chocolate is completely melted