Description
Indulge in the heavenly combination of chocolate and peanut butter with this Ooey Gooey Cake. A rich chocolate cake layered with creamy peanut butter filling and topped with a decadent ganache, this dessert is a true delight for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (prepared according to package instructions)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- ½ cup crushed peanuts
For the Cake:
For the Peanut Butter Filling:
For the Ganache:
For Topping:
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Bake the chocolate cake according to the instructions on the box. Use two 8-inch round cake pans. Let the cakes cool completely.
- Make the Filling: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add peanut butter and powdered sugar, mixing until well-blended and creamy.
- Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread peanut butter filling generously over the top. Add the second cake layer on top.
- Make Ganache: Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until simmering. Pour over chopped dark chocolate. Let sit 5 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
- Top the Cake: Pour ganache over the top of the cake, letting it drip down the sides. Smooth it out with a spatula.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with crushed peanuts and garnish with chocolate bars or peanut butter cups if desired.
- Chill and Serve: Chill cake for at least 1 hour before slicing. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- You can refrigerate the cake overnight for even better flavor.
- Feel free to get creative with the toppings and garnishes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (assuming 10 slices)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Heavenly Chocolate Peanut Butter Ooey Gooey Cake, Chocolate Cake, Peanut Butter Filling, Ganache, Dessert Recipe
