Chocolate Peanut Butter Ooey Gooey Butter Cake
This Chocolate Peanut Butter Ooey Gooey Butter Cake features rich chocolate cake layers and a creamy peanut butter filling, delivering a decadent treat. Perfect for chocolate and peanut butter fans, its soft, gooey texture melts in your mouth. Simple yet indulgent!
Ingredients
For the Cake Layers:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix plus ingredients specified on the package
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup milk
- For the Filling:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Assembly:
- Additional powdered sugar for dusting
- Optional toppings: chopped peanuts chocolate drizzle, whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
- Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package instructions. Stir in the creamy peanut butter and milk until smooth. Divide the batter between the two pans.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely in the pans.
- In a bowl, beat together peanut butter, powdered sugar, softened butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread half of the peanut butter filling on top. Add the second cake layer and spread the remaining filling over the top and sides.
- Dust the cake with powdered sugar. Optionally, top with chopped peanuts, chocolate drizzle, or whipped cream. Serve immediately while slightly warm, or chill for firmer slices.