Description
This chocolate peanut butter ooey gooey butter cake is ultra-rich, melt-in-your-mouth delicious, and layered with cream cheese and peanut butter perfection.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Base:
1 box chocolate cake mix
1 large egg
½ cup butter, melted
For the Peanut Butter Gooey Layer:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup peanut butter
2 large eggs
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
In a bowl, combine chocolate cake mix, 1 egg, and melted butter. Mix until a thick dough forms.
Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared dish.
In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, peanut butter, 2 eggs, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Pour the peanut butter mixture over the chocolate layer and spread evenly.
Bake for 40–45 minutes. The center should still look slightly gooey while edges are set.
Cool completely before slicing. The cake firms up more as it cools.
Notes
Add chocolate chips or swirl extra peanut butter on top before baking for added flair.
Swap the cake mix with brownie mix for a richer base.
For texture, sprinkle chopped peanuts or mini peanut butter cups over the gooey layer before baking.
Store at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Freezes well—wrap slices tightly and thaw overnight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40–45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
