Pay Day Bar Cake Recipe
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes
Servings: 12
Yield: 1 13×9 inch cake
Category: Dessert
Keywords: < 30 Mins
Ingredients:
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 3 cups mini marshmallows
- 2/3 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup peanut butter chips
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups puffed rice cereal
- 2 cups salted peanuts
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13×9-inch baking pan.
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Prepare the Base:
In a mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted 1/3 cup butter, and egg. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of the greased baking pan. -
Bake the Base:
Bake the cake base in the preheated oven for 12-18 minutes, or until it is just set. -
Add Marshmallows:
Remove the pan from the oven and immediately sprinkle the top with mini marshmallows. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until the marshmallows begin to puff up. -
Prepare the Topping:
In a saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the light corn syrup, 2 tablespoons butter, vanilla extract, and peanut butter chips. Cook and stir until the mixture is smooth and all ingredients are melted together. -
Finish the Topping:
Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the puffed rice cereal and salted peanuts until evenly coated. -
Assemble the Cake:
Spoon the peanut butter mixture over the top of the marshmallows in the pan, spreading it out evenly to cover the entire surface. -
Cool and Serve:
Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing and serving. -
Enjoy!
This Pay Day Bar Cake is best enjoyed once cooled and set. It’s a delicious treat that combines the flavors of peanut butter, marshmallows, and crunchy cereal into a delightful dessert.
This recipe for Pay Day Bar Cake is sure to become a favorite in your household, just as it is in ours. Perfect for quick preparation and delightful in taste, it’s a wonderful choice for any occasion where you want to indulge in something sweet and satisfying.