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Chocolate Peanut Butter Ooey Gooey Cake easy recipe

Chocolate Peanut Butter Ooey Gooey Cake: A Decadent Dessert Dream
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This Ooey Gooey Cake is the ultimate low-effort, high-reward dessert. The contrast of fudgy base and creamy PB filling will have everyone begging for the recipe.

Ingredients

Base Layer:

  • Boxed chocolate cake mix – The ultimate shortcut! Use devil’s food for extra richness.
  • Melted butter – Creates a dense, brownie-like base (don’t sub oil!).

Peanut Butter Filling:

  • Full-fat cream cheese – Must be softened to avoid lumps.
  • Powdered sugar – Dissolves smoothly for that silky-sweet filling.
  • Extra egg – Makes the filling custardy without being eggy.

Instructions

1. The Perfect Base Layer

  • Press (don’t pour!) the thick dough into the pan—it should feel like playdough.
  • Pre-bake? No need! The magic happens all at once.

2. Ultra-Smooth Filling

  • Beat cream cheese first until no lumps remain (scrape bowl often!).
  • Add powdered sugar gradually to prevent a sugar cloud explosion.

3. Baking for the Ideal Gooeyness

  • 40-45 mins is the sweet spot—edges will puff and crack slightly.
  • Jiggle test: The center should wobble like set pudding (not liquid).

4. Cooling is Crucial!

  • Wait 30+ mins before cutting—this lets the filling set but stay luscious.
  • Clean cuts: Dip knife in hot water between slices.

Notes

Pro Tip: For nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter + 1 tbsp cocoa powder.

  • Serve slightly warm with vanilla ice cream (the melt factor is heavenly!).
  • Room temp storage: 3 days covered (if it lasts that long!).
  • Freezing: Cut squares, wrap individually, freeze for 2 months.

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