Rich and Delicious Fudge Filled Peanut Butter Cake Bars
Ingredients:
For the Peanut Butter Cake:
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 4 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Fudge Filling:
• 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F
(175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking
pan.
2. Prepare the Peanut Butter Cake Batter: In a
large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter,
creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and
brown sugar together until light and fluffy. Add
the eggs one at a time, beating well after each
addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
3. Add the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl,
whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking
powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry
ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until
just combined.
4. Spread Half of the Batter: Spread half of the
peanut butter cake batter evenly into the
prepared baking pan.
5. Prepare the Fudge Filling: In a microwave-safe
bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk
and semisweet chocolate chips. Microwave in
30-second intervals, stirring after each, until the
chocolate is melted and the mixture is smooth.
Stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Add the Fudge Layer: Pour the fudge filling
over the peanut butter cake layer in the pan,
spreading it evenly.
7. Add the Remaining Batter: Drop spoonfuls of
the remaining peanut butter cake batter over
the fudge layer and gently spread to cover as
much of the fudge as possible.
8. Bake the Bars: Bake in the preheated oven for
30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown
and a toothpick inserted into the center comes
out with just a few crumbs. Allow the bars to
cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
9. Serve: Once cooled, cut into bars and serve.
Enjoy!
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 35
minutes | Total Time: 55 minutes
Kcal: 350 kcal per serving | Servings: 16 bars