Yummy 3 Ingredient No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Layer Cake Recipe

Wow your taste buds with this decadent 3-ingredient no-bake chocolate peanut butter layer cake! Inspired by a Woman's Day magazine recipe (5/25/04), this showstopper looks like you spent hours layering thin cake slices, but it's surprisingly easy to make. Rich, chocolatey, and peanut buttery goodness in every bite – guaranteed to impress! Perfect for birthdays, potlucks, or any occasion where you want a delicious and effortless dessert.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Calories 296.3 kcal

Protein 10g

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Ingredients for Yummy 3 Ingredient No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Layer Cake

1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
Peanut Butter Chips
Chocolate Graham Crackers
1 (14 ounce) package chocolate sandwich cookies
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

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How to Make Yummy 3 Ingredient No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Layer Cake

In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 (14 ounce) package of chocolate sandwich cookies and 1/2 cup of creamy peanut butter.
Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the mixture is completely melted and smooth. This should take approximately 1-2 minutes total.
Once the mixture is smooth, press half into the bottom of an 8x8 inch baking dish or square cake pan.
In a separate bowl, beat 1 cup of heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in 1/2 cup of the melted chocolate peanut butter mixture.
Spread the whipped cream mixture evenly over the chocolate peanut butter layer in the baking dish.
Top with the remaining chocolate peanut butter mixture, spreading evenly to create the top layer.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the cake to set completely.
Cut into squares and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

37g

Fat

72g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Yummy 3 Ingredient No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Layer Cake?

Yummy 3 Ingredient No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Layer Cake takes about 40 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Yummy 3 Ingredient No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Layer Cake?

Yummy 3 Ingredient No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Layer Cake has approximately 296.3 calories per serving, with about 10 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 39 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Yummy 3 Ingredient No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Layer Cake?

The key ingredients for Yummy 3 Ingredient No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Layer Cake are Heavy Whipping Cream, Peanut Butter Chips, Chocolate Graham Crackers, 1 (14 ounce) package chocolate sandwich cookies, 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter. See the full list with measurements above.