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Cake Mix Peanut Butter Bars Recipe
Cake Mix Peanut Butter Bars Recipe is made with peanut butter, yellow cake mix, and egg.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total
- 35 min
- Original yield
- Serves 24
- Ingredients
- 9 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Desserts
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 31–60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Preheat as directed
Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.
2. Prepare the first additions
Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.
Get to know the ingredients
peanut butter
In the method: In a medium bowl combine 1 cup of peanut butter, water and egg in large bowl, stirring until smooth.
large egg
In the method: Heat the oven to 350°F.
yellow cake mix
In the method: Stir in cake mix until blended well.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 24. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 1 cup peanut butterIngredient note
Source: ½ cup waterIngredient note
Source: 1 large eggIngredient note
Source: 15.25 ounces yellow cake mixIngredient note
Source: ½ cup margarine (softened, 1 stick)Ingredient note
Source: ¼ cup milkIngredient note
Source: 2 teaspoon vanilla (1-2 depending on your taste)Ingredient note
Source: 3 Tablespoons cocoa powderIngredient note
Source: 3 cups powdered sugar
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Add more powdered sugar or milk until you reach desired consistency and spread on top of bars.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the oven. Start with this step: Heat the oven to 350°F.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Have the oven at the specified temperature for its cooking step.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
BAKE 20 to 25 minutes or until puffed and light golden brown.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 24. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Additional recipe notes
You can make these peanut butter treats even more delicious by sprinkling either some peanut butter chips or white chocolate chips on top.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: sixsistersstuff.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
