Planning a picnic? You’ll want this Peanut Butter Picnic Cake front and center on your blanket. This cake is a delightful combo of chocolatey goodness and peanut butter bliss, topped with a creamy frosting and a sprinkle of salty peanuts. Bonus? It’s ridiculously easy to whip up, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time in the sunshine.

Peanut Butter Picnic Cake
Equipment
- oven
- 1 baking pan
- 1 large bowl
- 1 Electric Mixer
- 1 Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 package chocolate cake mix (about 15 oz)
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup for the cake and 1/2 cup for the icing
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup butter one stick softened
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1 cup coarsely chopped salted dry-roasted peanuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Spray 13x9 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray
- Combine cake mix, water, eggs, 1/2 cup peanut butter and vanilla in large bowl; beat 1 to 2 minutes or until well blended. Spread batter in prepared pan.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
- Combine powdered sugar and butter in large bowl; beat with electric mixer at medium speed until smooth and creamy. Add remaining 1/2 cup peanut butter and milk; beat until light and fluffy. Spread frosting over cooled cake; sprinkle with peanuts.
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Why This Cake Steals the Show
- Easy Peasy: The cake mix base means less measuring, more munching.
- Flavor Explosion: The combo of rich chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and salty peanuts is next-level good.
- Perfectly Picnic-Ready: It’s sturdy, portable, and doesn’t need refrigeration (unless it’s super hot out—then, maybe bring a cooler).
Final Thoughts
This Peanut Butter Picnic Cake is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Whether you’re sharing it with friends, family, or just treating yourself in the great outdoors, it’s sure to bring smiles all around. So, grab your blanket, pack the cake, and get ready for the ultimate picnic dessert adventure. Enjoy every bite!
Enjoy these other picnic favorites Orzo Salad Recipe, 8 Layer Hummus Dip, and Spinach Dip