{"id":"bc3567ec-186f-4582-827a-abfe77ab57af","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/bc3567ec-186f-4582-827a-abfe77ab57af","source_url":"https://iambaker.net/chocolate-pb-ooey-gooey-cake/","title":"Chocolate Peanut Butter Ooey Gooey Cake","description":"Enjoying a rich, chocolate, ooey-gooey cake has never been easier! With the added peanut butter, it takes it to the next level!","servings":12,"servings_text":"12","prep_time":"PT15M","cook_time":"PT50M","total_time":"PT65M","image_url":"https://iambaker.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/pb-choc-gooey-5.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"2 sticks (226 g) butter, ( melted)","item":"butter,","quantity":2,"unit":"stick","preparation":"melted","metric_alternate":{"quantity":226,"unit":"g"}},{"text":"1 package (15.25 ounce) German chocolate cake mix","item":"German chocolate cake mix","quantity":1,"unit":"package","metric_alternate":{"quantity":15.25,"unit":"oz"}},{"text":"3 large eggs, (Divided -one egg for the bottom cake layer and two eggs for filling layer)","item":"large eggs,","quantity":3,"preparation":"Divided -one egg for the bottom cake layer and two eggs for filling layer"},{"text":"1 package (8-ounce) cream cheese, (softened)","item":"(8-ounce) cream cheese,","quantity":1,"unit":"package","preparation":"softened"},{"text":"1 cup peanut butter","item":"peanut butter","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 cups confectioners' sugar","item":"confectioners' sugar","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 teaspoon vanilla extract","item":"vanilla extract","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips","item":"semi-sweet chocolate chips","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"¼ cup peanut butter chips","item":"peanut butter chips","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"½ cup creamy peanut butter","item":"creamy peanut butter","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"½ cup heavy cream","item":"heavy cream","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Heat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9x9-inch baking dish or thick cake OR a 9x13 for thinner cake.","section":"CHOCOLATE CAKE"},{"number":2,"text":"Combine the cake mix, 1 egg (you will use the other two eggs elsewhere), and 1 stick melted butter (1/2 cup or 113g), and mix well.","section":"CHOCOLATE CAKE"},{"number":3,"text":"Pat the mixture into prepared pan and set aside.","section":"CHOCOLATE CAKE"},{"number":4,"text":"In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment on medium speed (or using a hand-held mixer), beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the remaining 2 eggs and the peanut butter.","section":"CHOCOLATE CAKE"},{"number":5,"text":"Lower the speed of the mixer and add the confectioners' sugar. Slowly add the remaining 1 stick (1/2 cup) of melted butter. Add vanilla and continue to beat the mixture until smooth.","section":"CHOCOLATE CAKE"},{"number":6,"text":"Pour filling over cake batter in the pan. Bake for 50 minutes. Be careful not to overcook the cake; the center should still be a little gooey when finished baking. Let cake partially cool on a wire rack while you prepare the ganache.","section":"CHOCOLATE CAKE"},{"number":7,"text":"Place the chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, and peanut butter in a bowl and set aside.","section":"TOPPING"},{"number":8,"text":"Heat the cream on the stove (or in a microwave) and simmer on medium-low for 1-2 minutes.","section":"TOPPING"},{"number":9,"text":"Pour the hot cream on top of the chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, and peanut butter.","section":"TOPPING"},{"number":10,"text":"Stir gently to combine and keep stirring until all morsels are melted.","section":"TOPPING"},{"number":11,"text":"Pour the ganache over the baked chocolate cake and let sit at room temperature for about an hour before cutting and serving.","section":"TOPPING"},{"number":12,"text":"Refrigerate leftovers.","section":"TOPPING"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:03:50.025141+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:03:50.025141+00:00"}