Peanut Butter Chocolate Gooey Butter Cake
Ingredients:
For the Filling:
– 225g cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup creamy peanut butter
– 3 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 115g unsalted butter, melted
– 450g powdered sugar, sifted
– 175g semi-sweet chocolate chips
For the Cake Base:
– 1 box chocolate cake mix
– 115g unsalted butter, melted
– 1 large egg
Instructions:
Preparation:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
Cake Base:
1. In a bowl, mix together the chocolate cake mix, 115g melted butter, and 1 egg until a thick batter forms. Press the batter evenly across the bottom of the greased pan.
Filling:
1. In a separate bowl, cream together the softened cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth.
2. Sequentially beat in the eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter.
3. Gradually mix in the sifted powdered sugar until smooth.
4. Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
Assembly:
1. Spread the peanut butter filling over the cake base in the pan, ensuring it covers the base entirely.
Baking:
1. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes. The edges should firm up while the center remains slightly soft and gooey. Avoid overbaking for the desired gooey texture.
Cooling:
1. Allow the cake to cool in the pan. The center will set more as it cools while retaining its delightful gooeyness.
Serving:
1. Slice into squares and serve at room temperature or chilled, according to preference. Enjoy this irresistible treat at any occasion, from family dessert nights to social gatherings.
