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tandy cake recipe
- Total Time: 135 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings (from a 9×13 inch pan) 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This tandy cake recipe is an easy, no-bake dessert featuring a rich, creamy peanut butter layer topped with a crisp chocolate shell. It’s a family-friendly treat perfect for busy weeknights or as a make-ahead dessert for the week.
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter, (250g), natural unsweetened preferred
- 0.5 cup butter, (113g), unsalted preferred
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar, (180g)
- 3 cups quick oats, (240g), gluten-free optional
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips, (340g), dark chocolate chips optional
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, (15ml), refined coconut oil optional
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Peanut Butter: In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup (250g) peanut butter and 0.5 cup (113g) butter. Microwave on high for 60-90 seconds, stirring halfway, until smooth and melted.
- Mix Base: Stir in 1.5 cups (180g) powdered sugar until fully combined and smooth. Add 3 cups (240g) quick oats and mix until evenly coated; the mixture should be thick and crumbly.
- Press into Pan: Press the mixture firmly and evenly into a greased 23×33 cm (9×13 inch) baking dish, ensuring the base is compact and level. (If too crumbly, add a tiny bit more melted butter or peanut butter, 1 tablespoon at a time).
- Melt Chocolate Topping: In a separate microwave-safe bowl, combine 12 oz (340g) chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon (15ml) vegetable oil. Microwave on high for 60-90 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth.
- Top and Chill: Pour the melted chocolate evenly over the peanut butter base and spread with an offset spatula for a smooth finish. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2-4 hours, or until completely firm and sliceable.
Notes
For a more controlled melting process, use a double boiler instead of the microwave. Line your baking dish with parchment paper (leaving an overhang) for easy removal and clean-up. This recipe is versatile for dietary needs; consider sunflower seed butter for nut-free, and dairy-free butter/chocolate chips for dairy-free diets. It also makes for excellent high-protein individual snacks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approx. 80g)
- Calories: 350 calories
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg