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Blarney Stones a.k.a. Peanut Squares
Super Delicious! A Must Try.
Course Cake, Desserts
Cuisine All-American, Irish
Keyword Cake, frosting, Peanuts
Servings 12 servings
Author Lynn / Turnips 2 Tangerines
- 4 eggs
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cup flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 pounds confectioners' sugar
- 2/3 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 6 cups finely chopped honey-roasted peanuts
In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs, sugar and vanilla until thick and lemon-colored, about 4 minutes.
Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to the egg mixture.
Beat on low speed just until combined.
Add the milk and butter; mix well. Pour into a greased 13 x 9 inch baking pan.
Bake at 350º for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
Cool on a wire rack.
Cut cake into squares. Cover and freeze overnight.
For the Frosting:
In a mixing bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, milk, vanilla and salt; beat until smooth.
Frost the top and sides of frozen cake squares; roll in chopped peanuts. Place on wire racks to dry.