Heavenly Chocolate Peanut Butter Ooey Gooey Cake
A delightful cake combining rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter with a glossy ganache topping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box chocolate cake mix (prepared according to package instructions)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- ½ cup crushed peanuts
- Optional: Chocolate bars or peanut butter cups for garnish
Instructions
- Bake the chocolate cake according to the instructions on the box using two 8-inch round cake pans. Let the cakes cool completely.
- Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the peanut butter and powdered sugar, mixing until well-blended and creamy.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread the peanut butter filling generously over the top of the first layer. Add the second cake layer on top.
- Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until it is simmering. Pour the hot cream over the chopped dark chocolate. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then stir until it is smooth and glossy.
- Pour the ganache over the top of the cake, letting it drip down the sides. Smooth it out with a spatula.
- Sprinkle with crushed peanuts. Add chocolate bars or peanut butter cups on top if desired.
- Chill the cake for at least 1 hour before slicing. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
For best flavor, use high-quality chocolate for the ganache. Make the filling ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to assemble.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg