peanut brittle cake with malted caramel frosting

How To Make peanut brittle cake with malted caramel frosting

• Step 1
  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Step 2
  To make the cake, coat a 13-x 9-x 2-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Add 1 cup crushed peanut brittle and sprinkle with brown sugar; mix well.
• Step 3
  In a large bowl, combine cake mix, water,v egetable oil, eggs and brown sugar. Beat with an electric mixer on high for 3 minutes. Add peanut butter and cubed cream cheese.
• Step 4
  Beat again at low speed for 40 seconds until blended.
• Step 5
  Pour into a prepared baking pan. Add 1 cup crushed peanut brittle and press down with a spoon.
• Step 6
  Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted the center comes out clean. Cool completely for 5 minutes.
• Step 7
  To make the malted caramel frosting, combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Whisk together for 3 minutes until blended. Set aside.
• Step 8
  Spread the frosting onto the cake and sprinkle with remaining crushed peanut brittle.
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