Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Cake
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About 2 months ago, with birthday plans for Mr. W in mind, I asked what his favorite dessert was. My thought was that I could turn whatever it was into a fabulous cake.
A little about me and my baking… I love to bake, it truly is a passion of mine. But, I really enjoy baking cakes like the Death by Chocolate cake. 7 different layers of chocolate (brownie, cocoa meringue, mousses, chocolate ganache, etc.) made with the best fancy ingredients that take a full day to make.
Well, Mr. W is a mid-western man, born and raised in corn country, and taught to appreciate the simple things in life. When it comes to food, I enjoy making the meals that take all day to cook.
Sauces from scratch made from long slow roasted tomatoes. Mr. W., on the other hand, is straightforward. Meat & potatoes, said almost as if they are one word and could not ever be separated. Vegetables include corn., corn, corn and more corn. Oh and an occasional carrot.
So, after 15 years of being together, I have an epiphany. Instead of making him a fabulous cake that I would love, how about I make him something he would love. So was born the idea for a Rice Krispies Cake. But, done MY way. Big, beautiful and delicious! I decided to kick it up a notch. Not regular rice krispies but peanut butter. Not just 1 cake, but 6 layers (3 tiers). This is what I did…
Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Cake – 2 batches (adapted from Martha Stewart and Culinary in the Country)
WHOA! I just scared the dogs I 'oooh'd' so loud. Awesome cake, well done!
That whole cake only contained 10 tablespoons of butter? Well, good grief, that means it is practically health food! I might need to swing by later for more of it. I'm sure your sweetie wants to share some more of it, right? Nice work, Donna. Truly impressive!
I should add that I've been planning salads for this week all morning. I'm pretty sure I gained at least three pounds last night. It was well worth it though.
Parsley, thank you and your dogs for the chuckle this morning. : )
Barefeet, Mr W did inform me that he planned on eating it for breakfast, lunch, dinner and a few snacks. So, maybe if you get here earlier enough… BTW, I do have 2 big buckets of peanut butter frosting and milk chocolate ganache if the cake is all gone.
Barefeet, I am glad you enjoyed yourself! We had a blast!
Amazing cake! I've never met a Rice Krispie treat I didn't love. 🙂
OMG amazing looking cake..
How fun! What a neat idea, that is so cool =)
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Prathima Rao
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How could he possibly not love this. He'll be worshiping at your feet when he sees what you've done for him 🙂 It sounds strangely delicious. Have a great weekend. Blessings…Mary
That great cake brings out the kid in all of us. I'm sure the cake was the hit of the party.
fun cake 🙂 and he must have been a happy camper
oh my! i love it! its so cute! an awesome treat indeed!
how cool is this?! Love this idea!!! Beautiful and delicious for sure!
What a fun, fun idea for a birthday cake! Well done!
what a special idea, great job decorating it.
Well, now that I spoke with you and realized that I didn't read the fine print (aka the actual butter content, ha ha), I suppose I'll just drool from afar. After all, I have already eaten half a dozen chocolate chip cookies today. The gym is going to hurt tomorrow!
Thanks for a fun night,
Mary
That looks awesome! I'd love to dig into that right now.
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Fun idea,looks gorgeous and beautifully decorated cake.
oh….my……me droooooooooling..:P
Tasty Appetite
WOW! What a stunning cake…I'd love to have a taste of this beauty. My hubby, though, would pick Death by Chocolate…
Wow, this is seriously impressive!! What an inventive idea for a "cake." 🙂 I love this, you did such a great job. I'm sure your husband really appreciated it. Lucky guy!
What a fun cake. Yum!