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White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake Batter Bars

By Courtney 40 Comments

Last Thursday, I put myself in a pretty awful situation. It was about 4:30pm, I was hungry…and then I went on Pinterest.

You know how they say you should never go grocery shopping when you’re hungry? Yeah, well you should never go on Pinterest when you’re hungry either.

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My mouth watered as I browsed through each recipe, with my only saving grace being that most of the recipes either called for ingredients I didn’t have, or would have taken more time than I wanted to deal with.

But then…I came across Gracie’s recipe for Cake Batter Blondies and all bets were off. I remembered having come across that recipe quite a ways back, but I had totally forgotten about them up until that point.

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I already knew that I didn’t have any sprinkles on hand, so the fun “funfetti” look would not have been possible, and what’s the point in that? Then, I came across another variation that she made using Nutella and I realized that that was something I could work with.

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Because I didn’t have any Nutella on hand…but I DID have some white chocolate peanut butter…and man oh man did that sound like a delicious combo. Turns out, it is not only delicious…

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it is dangerously delicious.

White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake Batter Bars

(Inspired by Gracie’s Nutella Cake Batter Blondies)

Ingredients:

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate peanut butter, melted*
  • 1/4 egg substitute (or 1 egg, beaten)
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1/3 cup skim milk
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)

*any regular peanut butter would taste just as good, too!

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl whisk together egg substitute, oil, and peanut butter. Add cake mix (and chips, if using) to the wet mixture and combine (batter will be very thick). Slowly add the milk and stir until just combined.

Place batter in an 8×8 pan sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Bake for 22-25 minutes or just until the edges turn golden. Allow to cool completely (at least 30 minutes) before cutting – the center will otherwise be pretty gooey!

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I’d be willing to bet that these would taste phenomenal if they were topped with some White Chocolate Buttercream or Fudgy Frosting, but I just couldn’t bring myself to do it…

I already did enough damage on them without making them even more delicious. Winking smile

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March 12, 2012 Filed Under: Cookie Recipe Tagged With: cake batter blondies, easy peanut butter dessert recipes, recipes with boxed cake mix, white chocolate peanut butter cake batter bars

About Courtney

I'm a working mom of two beautiful little boys, Lucas and Alex, and I began writing Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life in April 2010. I enjoy chronicling my love of food (healthy and indulgent!), baking, motherhood, fitness, fashion, and everything in between!

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Comments

  1. Carol @ Lucky Zucca says

    March 12, 2012 at 12:57 pm

    Those look incredible!!! I am with you- no Pinterest when hungry!! It might be even more dangerous than the grocery store. :D
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    • Carol @ Lucky Zucca says

      March 12, 2012 at 12:58 pm

      PS- I totally pinned these...
      Reply
  2. Mallory @ Have Your Cake says

    March 12, 2012 at 12:58 pm

    is it bad i am salivating over these yet i am allergic to peanuts?! haha!
    Reply
  3. Hope @ With A Side Of Hope says

    March 12, 2012 at 1:03 pm

    Oh my goodness! These look amazing. I definitely want to try baking these. :)
    Reply
  4. Carrie @ Lift Eat Repeat says

    March 12, 2012 at 1:04 pm

    Those look sinfully delicious! Frosting would almost overkill- I bet they are sooo good by themselves! :)
    Reply
  5. Claire @ Live and Love to Eat says

    March 12, 2012 at 1:08 pm

    These might be my first Easter morning indulgence. :)
    Reply
  6. Elle says

    March 12, 2012 at 1:19 pm

    OMG! That is all... :)
    Reply
  7. Caroline @ After Dinner Dance says

    March 12, 2012 at 1:47 pm

    Oh wow, those look amazing!
    Reply
  8. Lauren says

    March 12, 2012 at 2:17 pm

    I just tried Gracie's cake batter blondies a month or so ago and LOVEDDD them (so much that I know better than to make them again anytime soon haha). Trying it with the white chocolate pb...genius and looks awesome!!
    Reply
  9. Lauren @ Call Me Mrs. Rapp says

    March 12, 2012 at 2:46 pm

    Love this! I was looking for a dessert to bring to a family dinner Wednesday. I think I might substitute sugar-free white chocolate pudding since I have a box screaming to be used. Can't wait to try these!
    Reply
  10. Alyssa @ Life of bLyss says

    March 12, 2012 at 2:46 pm

    okay, it's sick how quickly I just mentally perused my pantry for these ingredients and starred that recipe. you made them look so goshdarn good. if I have a problem, then so be it. I want these in my belly. stat.
    Reply
  11. Melissa @ Some Sugar Added says

    March 12, 2012 at 3:19 pm

    My mouth is watering looking at these!
    Reply
  12. Erica @ For the Sake of Cake says

    March 12, 2012 at 3:45 pm

    Yum! These look fantastic! I've actually made Gracie's cake batter blondies & they're to die for!
    Reply
  13. Annie says

    March 12, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    I can't believe I have all the ingredients down to the yellow cake box! I just calculated the calories at 150 when cut into 12 servings. Will make it IMMEDIATELY right after I finish my black bean brownies. P.S. Silly questions: unsweetened vanilla almond milk instead of skim milk is okay right?
    Reply
  14. Brandi says

    March 12, 2012 at 4:08 pm

    Oh my goodness I am making these tonight!! :)
    Reply
  15. Alaina says

    March 12, 2012 at 4:27 pm

    Now I know what to make with my box of cake mix!! :-) Bookmarked! Or pinned. Either way, I'm making these.
    Reply
  16. Ashley @ My Food 'N' Fitness Diaries says

    March 12, 2012 at 4:44 pm

    oh my goodness, i can imagine how dangerously delicious these babies are! ;) i saw the original version of these the other day on lindsay's blog (in sweetness & in health) as well, and i thought they sounded amazing! i'm loving your version as well... i LOVE white choc peanut butter!
    Reply
  17. Shannon says

    March 12, 2012 at 5:04 pm

    Oooooooooooohhhh, if I switch out the white chocolate peanut butter for regular peanut butter, I can eat these during Lent. Yayyyyyyy! :) These look awfully tasty.
    Reply
  18. Alyssa @ fit and fun in third says

    March 12, 2012 at 6:04 pm

    I agree... Pinterest is dangerous when hungry!!! Those look amazing though, gonna have to try them out!
    Reply
  19. Liz @ Tip Top Shape says

    March 12, 2012 at 8:23 pm

    I wish I didn't see this post, lol. Now I want to make this!!!
    Reply
  20. Julianna @ Julianna Bananna says

    March 12, 2012 at 8:41 pm

    oh my goodness these look DELICIOUS!! i'm drooling right on my keyboard. and i'm totally with ya on the Pinterest thing - my "recipes to try" board is full of sweet treats and creamy pasta dishes because i always find myself on there when i'm hungry!!
    Reply
  21. Michelle (Better with Berries) says

    March 12, 2012 at 9:25 pm

    Oh my goodness - I automatically love anything involving cake batter! Add white chocolate and PB to the mix? Sounds like heaven :-)
    Reply
  22. Katie says

    March 12, 2012 at 9:39 pm

    These look SO good! This will definitely be the next baking project!
    Reply
  23. Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says

    March 12, 2012 at 10:05 pm

    Oh my...Oh my, my, my... I think I need to pretend I didn't see this recipe...
    Reply
  24. Lauren @ Fun, Fit and FAbulous says

    March 12, 2012 at 11:04 pm

    Man oh Man these look ridiculously good!!!!!! I just pinned it to try this weekend!
    Reply
  25. Jessica @ The Process of Healing says

    March 12, 2012 at 11:20 pm

    I've only made the original cake batter blondies but they are AMAZING!!! Addictive is an understatement...
    Reply
  26. Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

    March 12, 2012 at 11:47 pm

    These look amazing! Dangerous to have in my house!! I'd eat them all!! All I tell ya!!
    Reply
  27. Talia @ Bite Size Wellness says

    March 12, 2012 at 11:52 pm

    You and your PB!! :)
    Reply
  28. Caroline says

    March 13, 2012 at 7:49 am

    Holy yum! I love peanut butter...I need to try this!
    Reply
  29. Gracie says

    March 13, 2012 at 10:12 am

    uh YUM!!! You beat me to the peanut butter, miss thang ;) haha. Love the idea of using white chocolate peanut butter...must get on this ASAP! p.s. long time no talk...hope all is well! XOXO G
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      March 13, 2012 at 10:24 am

      Haha, girl, you are a genius. ;) Yes, it's been too long! Hope all is well with you too! xoxo
      Reply
  30. Rebecca says

    March 13, 2012 at 1:32 pm

    I'm totally making these... Like tonight. !
    Reply
  31. Natalie says

    March 13, 2012 at 9:50 pm

    I made these tonight and they were AMAZING. I have never tasted anything like them before. It's a very cool recipe. I expected it to brownie-ish for some reason, and it wasn't....a pleasant surprise, however! Thanks for sharing this!
    Reply
  32. honeywhatscooking says

    March 17, 2012 at 12:41 am

    wow, these look amazing Courtney. I love that you didn't put too much additional fat, like butter and oil. Good stuff!
    Reply
  33. Erin says

    March 22, 2012 at 12:26 pm

    AHHHH. i just made these- omg SO good!!! :) thanks!!
    Reply
  34. mandee says

    June 21, 2012 at 11:14 pm

    i bought white chocolate pb JUST to make these! did you make yours with the white chocolate chips or without?
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      June 22, 2012 at 8:08 am

      I don't think I did...haha, I had to think about that! If I had them on hand I would have, but I think I was out at the time
      Reply

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