Heavenly Chocolate Peanut Butter Ooey Gooey Cake
Moist chocolate layers, creamy peanut butter filling, rich ganache, and nutty toppings come together in this ultimate indulgence!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
4 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup hot water
For the Peanut Butter Filling:
1 cup creamy peanut butter
2 cups powdered sugar
½ cup heavy cream
For the Ganache:
1 cup chocolate chips
½ cup heavy cream
For Garnish:
1 cup peanut butter chips
½ cup chopped peanuts
Directions
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
2. Make the Cake Batter
In a medium bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, beat together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
Alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour.
Stir in the hot water until the batter is smooth.
Divide the batter between the pans.
3. Bake
Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
4. Make the Peanut Butter Filling
Beat together peanut butter, powdered sugar, and heavy cream until smooth and fluffy.
5. Assemble the Cake
Place the first cake layer on a serving plate.
Spread with a thick layer of peanut butter filling.
Repeat with the next layers, adding filling between each.
6. Make the Ganache
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and cream.
Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
Pour over the top of the cake, letting it drip over the sides.
7. Garnish
Sprinkle with peanut butter chips and chopped peanuts for extra flavor and texture.
8. Serve
Slice and enjoy the rich, gooey layers!
Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Quick Stats
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 12
Calories: ~500 kcal per serving (estimate)
Pro Tips:
Use room temperature eggs and butter for a smoother batter.
For cleaner ganache drips, let it cool slightly before pouring
