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Chocolate Peanut Butter Ooey Gooey Cake

Indulge in Chocolate Peanut Butter Ooey Gooey Cake Bliss

Nothing beats the aroma of baking chocolate cake, especially when the scent of warm peanut butter wafts through the air! Indulge in this Chocolate Peanut Butter Ooey Gooey Cake.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Chocolate Cake Mix A fantastic base that delivers rich flavor.
For the Peanut Butter Filling
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Swap in crunchy peanut butter for texture.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened, for a creamy texture.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Adjust according to sweetness preference.
For the Ganache
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Key to a silky-smooth ganache.
  • 8 oz Dark Chocolate Chopped for easy melting.
For Garnish
  • 0.5 cup Crushed Peanuts Adds crunch and complements the peanut butter.
  • Optional Candy Garnish Chocolate bars or peanut butter cups for extra indulgence.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • 8-inch round pans
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare your chocolate cake mix according to the package instructions in two 8-inch round pans, then bake for 25-30 minutes.
  2. Allow the cakes to cool completely in the pans for 15 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat 8 oz of softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar, mixing until fluffy.
  4. Place one layer of cake on a serving plate, spread a thick layer of peanut butter filling, then top with the second layer.
  5. In a saucepan, heat 1 cup of heavy cream until simmering. Remove from heat, add 8 oz of dark chocolate, and stir until smooth.
  6. Pour ganache over the cake, smoothing it out evenly.
  7. Sprinkle crushed peanuts on top and add optional candy garnishes before refrigerating for at least 1 hour.
  8. Slice and serve once chilled, enjoy the delightful layers!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 6gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Chilling the cake enhances flavors. If the peanut butter filling is too runny, add more powdered sugar to firm it up. This cake can be prepped a day in advance for better flavor.

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