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Nane S., Powder Springs, GA on 8/09

Buckeye Cake

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Level: Challenging

Decadent and rich, this moist chocolate cake layered with a creamy peanut butter filling and chocolate ganache topping is sure to delight friends and family. Elegant in appearance but easy to make, Krista Linegar of Willits, CA created this Grand Prize Winning cake because it reminded her of her Grandma’s Buckeye candies.

Prep: 30 min

Cooking: 30 min

Cooling time: 1 hrs refrigerating

Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients

CAKE
2 large eggs
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 packets (1 oz. each) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® CHOCO BAKE® Pre-Melted Unsweetened Chocolate Flavor
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
PEANUT BUTTER LAYER
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup powdered sugar
GANACHE
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
1/3 cup NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Peanut Butter & Milk Chocolate Morsels

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Directions

PREHEAT oven to 350º F. Grease 9-inch-round cake pan. Line bottom of pan with parchment paper; grease.

FOR CAKE:
COMBINE eggs and sugar in large bowl. Stir in flour, melted butter, Choco Bake, vanilla extract and salt until smooth. Pour into prepared pan.

BAKE for 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Cool on wire rack for 5 minutes. Run knife around edge of cake; cool for an additional 10 minutes. Invert cake onto serving platter. Remove pan and parchment; cool completely.

FOR PEANUT BUTTER LAYER:
BEAT peanut butter, butter and vanilla extract in medium mixer bowl until combined. Gradually beat in powdered sugar. Spread mixture on cake. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

FOR GANACHE:
HEAT cream in small saucepan to boiling; remove from heat. Add semi-sweet morsels; let stand 5 minutes. Stir; refrigerate for 30 minutes or until mixture is spreadable. Spread chocolate on top and sides of cake.

MELT peanut butter & milk chocolate morsels in resealable plastic bag on MEDIUM-HIGH (70%) power for 30 seconds. Knead bag to mix. If necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals until melted. Cut a small hole from corner of bag; squeeze to drizzle over cake. Store in refrigerator. Let stand for 30 minutes before serving.

Remember to follow baking instructions before consuming.

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Recipe Reviews

Nane S. , Powder Springs, GA
August 2009

Worth the effort from scratch

This cake was a hit! If I had made 4 they would still have all been eaten. So many people wanted the recipe, I am glad I came with several copies. The taste is decadent and creamy....yummo!.

Kathy G. , South Daytona, FL
July 2009

Buckeye Cake

It is so much like the Buckeye candies..

Norma C. , ,
July 2009

Heaven!!

I have made this cake at least 10 times. It is without a doubt one of the best cakes ever. It's more like a pie. It's not as difficult as it looks, takes a little time but soooooo with it. I have to have the recipe with me if I take it to an event because everyone wants it!.

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NUTRITION FACTS
Amount Per Serving 8 servings
Serving Size 1/8 of recipe
Calories 960
Calories from Fat. 550
% Daily Value
Total Fat 61g	95%
Saturated Fat 32g	159%
Cholesterol 130mg	44%
Sodium 210mg	9%
Carbohydrates 95g	32%
Dietary Fiber 6g	22%
Sugars 72g
Protein 13g
Vitamin A	20%
Vitamin C	0%
Calcium	4%
Iron	6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet
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