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peanut butter oats layer cake

clownman70360 avatar
Recipe by
raymond spencer
@clownman70360
st bernard, LA

I always love peanut butter, so I created this fourth oats layer cake recipe, with more peanut butter flavor.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 4 Hr 15 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For peanut butter oats layer cake

  • 3 c
    rolled oats, divided
  • 1 c
    peanut butter chips, divided
  • 3/4 c
    vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 6 Tbsp
    peanut butter powder, divided
  • 1 c
    half and half, divided
  • 8
    peanut butter cups, unwrapped and sliced
  • 1 box
    yellow cake mix
  • 1 c
    water
  • 1/2 c
    vegetable oil
  • 3
    large eggs
  • 2 c
    creamy peanut butter, melted and divided
  • 2 Tbsp
    margarine
  • 1 c
    heavy cream
  • 1 c
    whole milk
  • 8 oz
    cream cheese, softened

How To Make peanut butter oats layer cake

  • 1
    In a medium jar, mix 1 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup peanut butter chips, Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons peanut butter powder and 1/2 cup half and half together with a fork until combined. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours.
  • 2
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat two 9-inch round cake pans with cooking spray. Add sliced peanut butter cups between the pans.
  • 3
    In a large bowl, combine cake mix, water, vegetable oil, eggs and 1 cup melted peanut butter; beat on medium speed for 30 seconds.
  • 4
    Add peanut butter oats mixture into the cake batter, beat again on low speed for 3 minutes.
  • 5
    Pour into prepared cake pans. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted the center comes out clean. Cool completely for 6 minutes.
  • 6
    Melt margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Add remaining rolled oats and saute for 5 minutes or until the oats are crispy. Remove from heat. Stir in 2 tablespoons peanut butter powder. Set aside.
  • 7
    In a medium bowl, combine heavy cream, remaining half and half, remaining peanut butter powder, milk, cream cheese and remaining melted peanut butter; whisk well for 4 minutes or until blended. Set aside.
  • 8
    Place a layer of cake on a serving plate. Spread half the frosting onto the cake. Add the sauteed oats mixture and press evenly.
  • 9
    Place another cake on top, spread remaining frosting on the sides and top of the cake. Sprinkle with remaining peanut butter chips.
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