Description
Peanut butter chocolate gooey butter cake delivers rich, indulgent layers of creamy decadence. Silky chocolate and nutty peanut butter create a luxurious dessert experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
Dairy and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Flavor Enhancers:
- None
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly coat a 9×13 inch baking pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- For the cake base, thoroughly mix the chocolate cake mix with melted butter and egg until a dense, uniform dough forms. Press this mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared pan, creating a compact foundation.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whip cream cheese and peanut butter until completely smooth and integrated. Incorporate eggs individually, then blend in vanilla extract and melted butter, ensuring each addition is fully combined.
- Gradually fold powdered sugar into the cream cheese mixture, stirring until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency. Gently fold chocolate chips throughout the filling, distributing them uniformly.
- Delicately pour the peanut butter filling over the chocolate cake base, spreading carefully to cover the entire surface with an even layer.
- Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes. Monitor the edges, which should become firm while maintaining a slightly jiggly center – a sign of the perfect gooey texture.
- Remove from oven and let the cake rest on a wire rack. As it cools, the center will gradually stabilize while retaining its signature soft, decadent consistency.
- Once completely cooled, slice into generous squares and serve. Enjoy at room temperature or chilled, depending on personal preference.
Notes
- Dive into a decadent dessert that blends rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter in one irresistible treat.
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting chocolate chip quantity or using different chip varieties for unique flavor profiles.
- Leftovers stay deliciously moist when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, maintaining their gooey texture and indulgent taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg