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peanut brittle cake with malted caramel frosting

(1 rating)
clownman70360 avatar
Recipe by
raymond spencer
@clownman70360
st bernard, LA

For the people who love peanut brittle, try this new cake recipe, filled with crushed peanut brittle.

(1 rating)
yield 15 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For peanut brittle cake with malted caramel frosting

  • CAKE
  • 3 c
    crushed peanut brittle, divided
  • 1 box
    yellow cake mix
  • 1 c
    water
  • 1/2 c
    vegetable oil
  • 3
    large eggs
  • 3/4 c
    dark brown sugar
  • 1 c
    creamy peanut butter
  • 3/4 c
    cubed cream cheese
  • MALTED CARAMEL FROSTING
  • 1 tube
    frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 8 oz
    cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 c
    half and half
  • 4 Tbsp
    malted milk powder
  • 1 c
    caramel ice cream topping

How To Make peanut brittle cake with malted caramel frosting

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 2
    To make the cake, coat a 13-x 9-x 2-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Add 1 cup crushed peanut brittle and sprinkle with brown sugar; mix well.
  • 3
    In a large bowl, combine cake mix, water,v egetable oil, eggs and brown sugar. Beat with an electric mixer on high for 3 minutes. Add peanut butter and cubed cream cheese.
  • 4
    Beat again at low speed for 40 seconds until blended.
  • 5
    Pour into a prepared baking pan. Add 1 cup crushed peanut brittle and press down with a spoon.
  • 6
    Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted the center comes out clean. Cool completely for 5 minutes.
  • 7
    To make the malted caramel frosting, combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Whisk together for 3 minutes until blended. Set aside.
  • 8
    Spread the frosting onto the cake and sprinkle with remaining crushed peanut brittle.
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