Payday Cake Recipe

Indulge in this decadent Payday Cake, a delightful dessert that tastes exactly like your favorite Payday candy bar! This easy-to-make recipe combines a chewy peanut butter base with a crispy rice Krispies topping and a gooey marshmallow layer. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with a homemade treat that's surprisingly simple to create.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 748.3 kcal
Protein 34g
Rating Be the first
Payday Cake 46

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Forktionary editorial kitchen team

The Forktionary Kitchen Team

Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Payday Cake

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Payday Cake? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Payday Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  5. Stir in the peanut butter.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 12-18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. While the cake is still hot, evenly distribute the mini marshmallows over the top.
  8. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine corn syrup, margarine, peanut butter chips, and vanilla extract. Stir constantly until melted and smooth.
  9. Pour the melted peanut butter mixture over the marshmallows.
  10. Sprinkle the Rice Krispies cereal evenly over the peanut butter topping.
  11. Finally, top with 2 cups of salted peanuts.
  12. Let the cake cool completely before slicing and serving. Enjoy your homemade Payday candy bar cake!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

34 g

Sugar

174g

Fat

44g

Carbs

27g

Recipe Categories (Choose a category and find related recipes!)

Recipe Tags (Choose a tag and find related recipes!)

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Payday Cake?

Payday Cake takes about 65 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Payday Cake?

Payday Cake has approximately 748.3 calories per serving, with about 34 g protein, 27 g carbohydrates and 63 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Payday Cake?

The key ingredients for Payday Cake are Yellow Cake Mix, Oleo, Egg, Mini Marshmallows, Corn Syrup, Peanut Butter Chips. See the full list with measurements above.

Reviews

No reviews yet — be the first to share your thoughts on this recipe!

Write a Review