Description
Indulge in the decadent flavors of chocolate and peanut butter with this irresistible Chocolate Peanut Butter Ooey Gooey Cake. A rich and gooey dessert that is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth!
Ingredients
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Cake Base:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
Peanut Butter Layer:
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare cake base: Mix chocolate cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg. Press into the baking dish.
- Make peanut butter layer: Beat cream cheese, 2 eggs, vanilla, and peanut butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar. Stir in chocolate chips if desired.
- Layer and bake: Pour peanut butter mixture over cake base. Bake for 40–45 minutes until edges are set but center is gooey.
- Cool and serve: Cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- The center should jiggle slightly when finished—don’t overbake.
- Top with more chocolate chips or a drizzle of warm peanut butter for extra indulgence.
- Best served slightly warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 39g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
