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Chocolate Peanut Butter Ooey Gooey Cake

Decadent, rich, and outrageously gooey, this Chocolate Peanut Butter Ooey Gooey Cake is a dessert lover’s dream come true.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chocolate, Gooey, Peanut Butter
Servings: 9 servings
Calories: 520kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Dish

Ingredients

Chocolate Cake Base

  • 2 sticks Unsalted Butter, melted Divided
  • 1 package German chocolate cake mix 15.25 oz
  • 3 large Eggs 1 for base, 2 for filling

Filling

  • 1 package Cream cheese, softened 8 oz
  • 1 cup Creamy peanut butter
  • 2 cups Confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Ganache Topping

  • ¾ cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup Peanut butter chips
  • ½ cup Creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup Heavy cream

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch (or 9x13-inch) baking dish.
  • Mix cake mix, 1 egg, and 1 stick melted butter until combined. Press into bottom of the dish.
  • In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add 2 eggs and peanut butter and mix well.
  • Add confectioners' sugar, then remaining melted butter and vanilla. Beat until creamy.
  • Pour filling over cake base. Bake for 50 minutes. Center should be slightly jiggly.
  • While cooling, place chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, and peanut butter in a bowl.
  • Heat cream until simmering. Pour over chocolate mixture. Stir until smooth.
  • Pour ganache over cake. Let sit for 1 hour at room temp. Slice and serve!

Notes

Use a 9x13 pan for thinner portions. Best served slightly warm. Garnish with extra chocolate chips or chopped peanuts.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcal | Fat: 34g