Description
Heavenly Chocolate Peanut Butter Ooey Gooey Cake combines two of the most beloved flavors—chocolate and peanut butter—into one irresistible dessert. With a fudgy, gooey center and a sweet, creamy peanut butter topping, this cake is a rich, decadent treat that’s perfect for any chocolate and peanut butter lover
Ingredients
For the Cake Layer:
- Chocolate Cake Mix: 1 box (typically 15.25 oz)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Butter: 1/2 cup (melted)
- Water: 1 cup
For the Gooey Peanut Butter Layer:
- Cream Cheese: 8 oz (softened)
- Peanut Butter: 1 cup (smooth or crunchy)
- Powdered Sugar: 2 cups
- Eggs: 2 large
- Vanilla Extract: 1 tsp
- Butter: 1/2 cup (softened)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Layer:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, melted butter, and water. Stir until fully combined and smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
- Make the Peanut Butter Layer:
- In another bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and softened butter until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the peanut butter mixture over the chocolate cake layer, ensuring it’s evenly distributed. The mixture will be thick, so use a spatula to spread it gently.
- Bake the Cake:
- Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and set, but the center is still slightly gooey. You can check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center—some batter may stick to the toothpick, but it should come out mostly clean.
- Let the cake cool for about 10-15 minutes before serving. The cake will firm up as it cools, but it will still have a wonderfully gooey center.
- Serve:
- Cut the cake into squares and serve warm for the best ooey-gooey texture. You can also add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- This cake is best served warm, as the gooey center gives it a rich, decadent texture.
- If you prefer a stronger peanut butter flavor, feel free to add more peanut butter to the cream cheese mixture.
- The cake will set as it cools, but it will still be wonderfully moist and gooey in the center.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Chocolate peanut butter cake, ooey gooey cake, peanut butter dessert, chocolate dessert, gooey cake recipe