Ingredients
– 1 box chocolate cake mix
– 3 large eggs
– 1 cup water
– 1/2 cup vegetable oil
– 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
– 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
– 1 cup whipped topping (Cool Whip)
– 1/2 cup chocolate syrup
– 1/2 cup chopped peanuts (optional)
– Additional peanut butter for drizzling
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowl
– Electric mixer or whisk
– 9×13 inch baking pan
– Toothpick or skewer
– Spatula
– Measuring cups and spoons
Step-by-Step Instructions
First things first, I preheat my oven to 350°F (175°C), allowing it to warm while I prepare the cake batter. In a mixing bowl, I whisk together the chocolate cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil until the batter is smooth and creamy. The aroma of rich chocolate already fills my kitchen! Then, I pour the batter into my greased 9×13-inch baking pan, and pop it into the oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. (See the next page below to continue steps…)