Ingredients
– 1 box of chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
– 1 cup creamy peanut butter
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate, your choice)
– 1/2 cup vegetable oil
– 3 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup water or milk, depending on the cake mix instructions
– Optional: chopped peanuts for topping
Equipment Needed
– Large mixing bowl
– Electric mixer or whisk
– Measuring cups and spoons
– 9×13 inch baking dish
– Mixing spoon or spatula
– Oven mitts
Step-by-Step Instructions
First, start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). While that’s heating up, I like to gather all my ingredients and equipment so that everything is within my reach. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, water or milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer, blend until the batter is smooth and evenly mixed, which takes about two minutes on medium speed. The smell of the chocolate mixing is simply heavenly! Just wait until you get to the next step! (See the next page below to continue steps…)