nutty baby ruth layer cake

2 Pinches
st bernard, LA
Updated on Oct 7, 2019

What if a Baby Ruth candy bar and peanut butter are combined a one delicious cake recipe? That was the inspiration for this cake.

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

Ingredients

  • CAKE
  • 1 cup chopped honey roasted peanuts
  • 1 cup chopped chocolate covered peanuts
  • 1 box German chocolate cake mix (18.25 oz)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup peanut oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 package instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 1 3/4 cups creamy peanut butter
  • 3 king size Baby Ruth candy bars, sliced
  • 1 cup caramel ice cream topping
  • MOCHA CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
  • 3/4 cup almond milk
  • 1 tube frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 3/4 cup brewed coffee, chilled
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 4 tablespoons hot fudge sauce

How To Make nutty baby ruth layer cake

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Step 2
    To make the cake, grease and flour 2 (9-inch) round cake pans. Add the chopped honey roasted and chocolate covered peanuts; mix well.
  • Step 3
    In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, oil, eggs, pudding mix and peanut butter with an electric mixer at low speed until moistened. Beat for 2 minutes at the high speed.
  • Step 4
    Pour into prepared cake pans. Add sliced baby ruth bars and press down with a spoon.
  • Step 5
    Bake for 30 minutes or a until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely for 15 minutes.
  • Step 6
    To make the mocha cream cheese frosting, combine all ingredients in a medium bowl, whisking for 3 minutes until blended. Set aside.
  • Step 7
    Place one cake on a serving plate. Spread with the caramel ice cream topping abd sprinkle with remaining sliced Baby Ruth bars. Top with the other cake. Spread with the frosting on the top and sides of the cake.

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Category: Cakes
Keyword: #Dessert
Keyword: #cake
Keyword: #baby ruth
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Sugar

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