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TastyKake Kandy Kakes (Copycat)

Course Dessert
Keyword CopyCat, Kandy Kake
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings 20 Servings

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ cups peanut butter
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp shortening

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Grease and flour a 10x15 baking dish.
  • In medium bowl, combine eggs, sugar, and vanilla. Beat with mixer until creamy.
  • Sift together flour and baking powder and add to bowl gradually, keeping mixer on low speed.
  • In a small saucepan, heat milk and 2 tablespoons butter, until it begins to bubble.
  • Fold milk/butter mixture into cake batter until combined
  • Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool to room temperature before spreading peanut butter evenly over the entire cake.
  • Refrigerate to set. Should be set in an hour.
  • Melt chocolate and shortening in a double boiler until smooth. Spread melted chocolate evenly over the peanut butter layer.
  • Allow chocolate to harden and set before cutting and serving.