PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE GOOEY BUTTER CAKE
This peanut butter chocolate gooey butter cake is a chocolate cake base topped with peanut butter cups and a layer of gooey peanut butter topping.
A decadent and easy chocolate peanut butter cake that's perfect for feeding a crowd.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
SERVES 24
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE CRUST:
- 18.25- ounces chocolate cake mix
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- cooking spray
FOR THE FILLING:
- 8- ounces mini peanut butter cups
- 8- ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 16- ounces powdered sugar
- whipped cream and chopped peanut butter cups for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9"x13" pan with cooking spray.
- Place the cake mix, 1 egg and 1/2 cup of butter in the bowl of a mixer. Beat until well blended.
- Press the cake mixture evenly into the bottom of the dish.
- Scatter the peanut butter cups evenly all over the cake layer.
- Place the cream cheese and peanut butter in the bowl of a mixer; beat until smooth.
- Add the eggs, vanilla and butter to the bowl, then mix until well combined.
- Slowly add the powdered sugar with the mixer on low. Mix until just blended.
- Pour the peanut butter mixture over the cake layer.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Cool completely, then cut into squares and serve, topped with whipped cream and chopped peanut butter cups if desired.
NOTES
- Cake can be made up to 3 days before you plan to serve it. Store the cake covered in the refrigerator.
- Cake can be cut into squares and frozen for later use.