Chocolate Peanut Butter Refrigerator Cake

This no bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Refrigerator Cake features layers of peanut butter stuffed Oreo cookies and a fluffy peanut butter filling. The top is sprinkled with crushed Butterfinger candy bar pieces for a little extra crunch. Cut it into wedges and serve as is or, with a dollop of whipped cream for a spectacular treat.

Easy No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Refrigerator Cake Recipe

No fuss desserts like this chocolate peanut butter refrigerator cake are quick, easy and magically delicious.  Perhaps it's the ease of preparation that makes them taste even better. It's perfect for so many reasons not the least of which is the fact it actually needs to be made in advance so it has time to set-up to perfection.

How to Make the Best Chocolate Peanut Butter Refrigerator Cake

Refrigerator cakes have many faces. Some are made in a 13 x 9-inch dish using crushed cookie crumbs as the "cake" or sometimes they're square. They're easy to make without turning on the oven, it doesn't get any better than that.

• Ingredients you'll need to make homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Refrigerator Cake: Peanut butter Oreos, peanut butter baking chips, whipped topping (i.e. Cool Whip or similar) plain cream cheese, heavy cream, marshmallow cream, vanilla extract and crushed Butterfinger candy bars.
• Kitchen tools you'll need: One 8 inch springform pan, small microwave safe bowl, medium bowl, stand mixer or hand mixer, measuring cups and spoons.
• This particular chocolate peanut butter version I love to make using a round 8-inch springform pan. To serve, it's cut into wedges like a pie making it ideal for smaller gatherings.
• Peanut butter filled Oreo cookies form the "cake" layer. If you're unable to find them classic Oreos will work.
• Allow ample time for the cake to chill and set before attempting to cut into pieces. It's perfect for make-ahead preparation.
• Refrigerator cakes are often considered warm weather desserts but, in my kitchen they're truly a year-round confection. If you pan on serving this on a warm day, leave it chilled as long as possible and remove from the fridge or cooler just before serving.
• Easy and delicious this can be adapted and made in a 9 x 9 inch square pan or doubled and made in a 9 x 13-inch dish for a larger gathering or potluck party.
• A dollop of whipped cream is a nice touch, but completely optional.
• Store Chocolate Peanut Butter Refrigerator Cake chilled in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

More No Bake Desserts to Make

• Always a fan favorite, this Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Lasagna makes it completely acceptable to have lasagna for dessert.
• This No Bake Fluffy Cherry Cheesecake is a classic just like my Grandma used to make.
• No Bake Banana Pudding Pie will satisfy your banana pudding cravings.
• Tropical Cheesecake Dip is a delicious option when tailgating or casual desserts are on the menu.
• No Bake Lemon Bliss Cheesecake.
• Peanut Butter Mallow Bars are filled with mini marshmallows.
• You may also enjoy this recipe for Red, White and Blue Cheesecake Salad from The Slow Roasted Italian.

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Helpful Kitchen Items:

• Stand Mixer
• Cooling Racks
• Measuring Set
• 9 inch Springform Pan

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Refrigerator Cake

Prep Time20 minutes mins

Chill time8 hours hrs

Total Time8 hours hrs 20 minutes mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chocolate-peanut-butter-cake, no-bake-chocolate-peanut-butter-cake, refrigerator-cake-recipes

Servings: 1 (8 inch) cake

Author: Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

• 1 10 oz package peanut butter baking chips
• 3 cups heavy cream divided
• 1 15.25 oz package Oreo Peanut Butter Cream
• 1 8 oz block cream cheese, softened
• 1 7 oz container marshmallow fluff
• 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 full size Butterfinger candy bars crushed

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Instructions

• To make the Filling: In a small microwave safe bowl melt together the peanut butter chips with ½ cup cream. Melt in 20 second increments stopping to stir each time. Repeat until completely smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
• In a medium size mixing bowl using an electric mixer whip together 2 ½ cups cream, cream cheese, marshmallow fluff and vanilla. Beat at medium speed until combined and beginning to thicken to soft peaks. Lower the speed of the mixer and whip in the melted peanut butter chips. Continue to whip until stiff peaks form.
• To Assemble: Arrange ½ of the cookies flat, side by side on the bottom of an 8-inch springform pan. There will be gaps.
• Spread ½ of the filling evenly over the cookies. Sprinkle with ½ of the crushed Butterfinger candy. Repeat layers. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 8 hours or overnight.
• To serve: Remove outer ring, slice into wedges using a sharp knife.
• Store leftovers chilled.

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