Heavenly Chocolate Peanut Butter Ooey Gooey Cake Recipe
This Heavenly Chocolate Peanut Butter Ooey Gooey Cake is a decadent dessert that combines rich chocolate cake layers with a creamy peanut butter and cream cheese filling, all topped with a glossy dark chocolate ganache and crunchy crushed peanuts. Perfect for chocolate and peanut butter lovers, this cake is easy to assemble and sure to impress at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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. Allow the cake layers to cool completely before proceeding to the next step.
- Make the Filling: In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar, mixing 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 heavy cream in a saucepan until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and pour the hot cream over the chopped dark chocolate. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir gently until the ganache is smooth and glossy.
- Top the Cake: Pour the ganache over the top of the assembled cake, allowing it to drip down the sides. Use a spatula to smooth the ganache evenly over the surface.
- Garnish: Sprinkle crushed peanuts evenly over the ganache. If desired, garnish with chocolate bars or peanut butter cups for added decoration and flavor.
- Chill and Serve: Place the cake in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour to set the ganache and filling. Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy this rich and heavenly dessert!
Notes
- Swap crushed peanuts for almonds, hazelnuts, or walnuts for a different nutty flavor.
- Use crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy for added texture in the filling.
- Milk chocolate can be used in the ganache if a sweeter chocolate flavor is preferred.
- This cake can be made a day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator to allow flavors to meld.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3-4 days to maintain freshness.
- Freeze the cake (wrapped well in plastic wrap and foil) for up to 2-3 months for longer storage.
Keywords: chocolate cake, peanut butter cake, chocolate peanut butter dessert, ganache cake, layered cake, creamy peanut butter filling
