Here’s a decadent, crowd-pleasing recipe for Chocolate Peanut Butter Ooey Gooey Cake — a rich layered dessert with a fudgy chocolate base and a gooey peanut butter cream cheese topping. It’s the kind of dessert that makes people ask for seconds (and the recipe!).
🍫🥜 Chocolate Peanut Butter Ooey Gooey Cake
🧁 Ingredients:
For the Bottom Layer (Cake Base):
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (devil’s food or fudge preferred)
- 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
For the Ooey Gooey Topping:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 (16 oz) box powdered sugar (about 3½ cups)
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Prep the Pan & Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Make the Chocolate Base
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg.
- Stir until a thick dough forms.
- Press evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
3. Make the Gooey Peanut Butter Topping
- In a new bowl, beat softened cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth.
- Add eggs, vanilla, and melted butter. Beat until combined.
- Slowly mix in powdered sugar until creamy and thick.
4. Assemble & Bake
- Pour the peanut butter topping over the chocolate base and spread evenly.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes. The edges should be set, but the center will still jiggle slightly (that’s the gooey part!).
- Do not overbake — it will firm up as it cools.
5. Cool & Serve
- Let cool at least 30 minutes before slicing. Best served warm or at room temp.
🍽️ Optional Toppings:
- Drizzle with melted chocolate or caramel sauce
- Sprinkle with chopped Reese’s, peanuts, or mini chocolate chips
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream