Description
Indulge in the Heavenly Chocolate Peanut Butter Ooey Gooey Cake, a dessert that captivates chocolate and peanut butter lovers alike. This decadent layer cake features moist chocolate cake enriched with a creamy peanut butter filling and topped with a luscious dark chocolate ganache. Ideal for birthdays, holidays, or just a sweet treat for yourself, this cake is sure to impress your guests and have everyone reaching for seconds. Its beautiful presentation and delightful flavor combination make it the ultimate dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz dark chocolate, chopped
- Optional: crushed peanuts for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven and prepare two 8-inch round cake pans.
- Bake the chocolate cake according to package instructions. Once baked, let cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add peanut butter and powdered sugar; mix until creamy.
- Assemble the cake by layering one chocolate cake round, spreading the peanut butter filling on top, then topping with the second layer of cake.
- For the ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering, pour over chopped dark chocolate, let sit, then stir until smooth.
- Pour ganache over the assembled cake and allow it to drip down the sides.
- Chill for at least an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (113g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg