Description
A rich, indulgent chocolate peanut butter ooey gooey cake with a fudgy chocolate base and a soft, creamy peanut butter topping. Easy to make and perfect for any chocolate-peanut butter lover.
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (15–16 oz)
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, 1 egg, and ½ cup melted butter until a thick dough forms.
- Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared dish to form the cake base.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the peanut butter, 2 eggs, ½ cup melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar to the peanut butter mixture and stir until thick and creamy.
- Spread the peanut butter mixture evenly over the chocolate base.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, until edges are set but center is still slightly gooey.
- Let cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use crunchy peanut butter for extra texture.
- Swirl in chocolate or peanut butter chips before baking for added richness.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled cake for a more decadent finish.
- Let cake cool fully to ensure clean slices and firm layers.
- Microwave individual slices for 10–15 seconds to rewarm and soften.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
