Description
This Heavenly Chocolate Peanut Butter Ooey Gooey Cake combines rich chocolate cake layers with a creamy peanut butter and cream cheese filling, topped with a luscious dark chocolate ganache and crunchy peanuts for an indulgent dessert experience.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (prepared according to package instructions)
For the Peanut Butter Filling:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
For the Ganache:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
For Topping:
- ½ cup crushed peanuts
- Optional: Chocolate bars or peanut butter cups for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Bake the chocolate cake according to the instructions on the box using two 8-inch round cake pans. Once baked, allow the cakes to cool completely before proceeding.
- Make the Filling: Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, then add the creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar. Mix thoroughly until the filling is well-blended and creamy.
- Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread the peanut butter filling generously over the top. Carefully place the second cake layer on top of the filling.
- Make Ganache: Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan just until it begins to simmer. Pour the hot cream over the chopped dark chocolate and let it sit for 5 minutes. Stir gently until the ganache is smooth and glossy.
- Top the Cake: Pour the ganache evenly over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides. Use a spatula to smooth the ganache over the surface.
- Garnish: Sprinkle crushed peanuts over the ganache and add chocolate bars or peanut butter cups if desired for extra decoration and flavor.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour to set the ganache and filling. Slice and serve chilled for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened at room temperature for the smoothest filling.
- The cake can be made a day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for a richer ganache.
- Peanut butter cups or chocolate bars used for garnish can be chopped or placed whole as decoration.
- For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free chocolate cake mix.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: chocolate peanut butter cake, peanut butter filling, chocolate ganache cake, ooey gooey cake, dessert recipes, layered cake
