peanut butter oats layer cake

How To Make peanut butter oats layer cake

• Step 1
  In a medium jar, mix 1 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup peanut butter chips, Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons peanut butter powder and 1/2 cup half and half together with a fork until combined. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours.
• Step 2
  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat two 9-inch round cake pans with cooking spray. Add sliced peanut butter cups between the pans.
• Step 3
  In a large bowl, combine cake mix, water, vegetable oil, eggs and 1 cup melted peanut butter; beat on medium speed for 30 seconds.
• Step 4
  Add peanut butter oats mixture into the cake batter, beat again on low speed for 3 minutes.
• Step 5
  Pour into prepared cake pans. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted the center comes out clean. Cool completely for 6 minutes.
• Step 6
  Melt margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Add remaining rolled oats and saute for 5 minutes or until the oats are crispy. Remove from heat. Stir in 2 tablespoons peanut butter powder. Set aside.
• Step 7
  In a medium bowl, combine heavy cream, remaining half and half, remaining peanut butter powder, milk, cream cheese and remaining melted peanut butter; whisk well for 4 minutes or until blended. Set aside.
• Step 8
  Place a layer of cake on a serving plate. Spread half the frosting onto the cake. Add the sauteed oats mixture and press evenly.
• Step 9
  Place another cake on top, spread remaining frosting on the sides and top of the cake. Sprinkle with remaining peanut butter chips.
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