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Peanut Butter Chocolate Gooey Butter Cake

This peanut butter chocolate gooey butter cake is a chocolate cake base topped with peanut butter cups and a layer of gooey peanut butter topping. A decadent and easy chocolate peanut butter cake that's perfect for feeding a crowd.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 374 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the crust:
  • 18.25 ounces chocolate cake mix
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • cooking spray
For the filling:
  • 8 ounces Mini peanut butter cups
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 16 ounces powdered sugar
  • whipped cream and chopped peanut butter cups for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9"x13" pan with cooking spray.
  2. Place the cake mix, 1 egg and 1/2 cup of butter in the bowl of a mixer. Beat until well blended.
  3. Press the cake mixture evenly into the bottom of the dish.
  4. Scatter the peanut butter cups evenly all over the cake layer.
  5. Place the cream cheese and peanut butter in the bowl of a mixer; beat until smooth.
  6. Add the eggs, vanilla and butter to the bowl, then mix until well combined.
  7. Slowly add the powdered sugar with the mixer on low. Mix until just blended.
  8. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the cake layer. 
  9. Bake for 45 minutes or until lightly browned. 
  10. Cool completely, then cut into squares and serve, topped with whipped cream and chopped peanut butter cups if desired.

Notes

  • Cake can be made up to 3 days before you plan to serve it. Store the cake covered in the refrigerator.
  • Cake can be cut into squares and frozen for later use.

Nutrition Information

Calories 374kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 58mg (19%) Sodium 305mg (13%) Potassium 125mg (4%) Sugar 35g (70%) Vitamin A 410IU (8%) Calcium 40mg (4%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 374

% Daily Value*

Calories 374kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 58mg 19%
Sodium 305mg 13%
Potassium 125mg 3%
Sugar 35g 70%
Vitamin A 410IU 8%
Calcium 40mg 4%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.