Description
Chocolate peanut butter ooey gooey cake delivers pure indulgence in every rich, creamy slice. Sweet meets salty in this irresistible dessert that promises maximum satisfaction for serious dessert enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box (15.25 ounces / 432 grams) chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) creamy peanut butter
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray or butter.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whisk together the chocolate cake mix, creamy peanut butter, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until the mixture achieves a velvety, uniform consistency.
- Transfer the cake batter into the prepared baking dish, carefully spreading it to create an even layer across the surface.
- Prepare the peanut butter filling by blending creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, and softened butter in a separate bowl until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Distribute dollops of the peanut butter filling strategically across the cake batter’s surface.
- Using a knife or toothpick, gently weave through the filling, creating an artistic marbled pattern that intertwines the two batters.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, monitoring until the edges firm up and a toothpick inserted near the center reveals moist, clinging crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and let the cake rest on a wire rack for 15-20 minutes, allowing it to set and cool slightly.
- Slice into decadent squares and serve warm or at room temperature for maximum indulgence.
Notes
- Swap cake mix for gluten-free version to accommodate dietary restrictions, ensuring everyone can enjoy this decadent dessert.
- Reduce sugar content by using alternative sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit for a lower-calorie treat that still satisfies sweet cravings.
- Create dairy-free option by substituting butter with coconut oil and using non-dairy milk alternatives like almond or oat milk.
- Enhance texture by chilling cake briefly before serving, which helps peanut butter swirls set and intensifies flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg