PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE GOOEY BUTTER CAKE

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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 minutes 
Cook Time 45 minutes 
Total Time 55 minutes 
SERVES 24

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

 

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

NOTES

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

 

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