2 cups crushed nuts
1 (28 ounce) can fruit cocktail, condensed
1/2 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 cup quick-cooking candy-coated chocolate pieces (optional)
Melt peanut butter in a small saucepan. Whisk in whipped topping. Stir in vanilla extract. Cook over medium heat until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Pour into a 2 quart or smaller bowl.
Divide dough into two portions, one large and one small. Divide each portion in two equally divided portions. Spread about 1/3 of peanut butter mixture in center of each recipe drop cake batter into prepared pan. Spread remaining peanut butter mixture over top, and spread remaining whipped topping over batter. Using small spatula make sure pan is not too lightly covered. Using large spoon, spread approximately 1/2 cup peanut butter mixture over cake, allowing the top to drip stream down sides.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center of the cake comes out clean.
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