Quicker Blue Ribbon Peanut Butter Torte

By Nicole S

Ingredients

• 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1 cup chunky peanut butter, divided
• 3 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

Details

Preparation time 25mins

Preparation

Step 1

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.