Description
Midwestern peanut butter chocolate gooey butter cake merges rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter in a classic dessert. Sweet indulgence promises comfort and satisfaction when you slice into this delectable treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 4 large eggs
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously spray a 9×13 inch baking pan with cooking spray to ensure effortless release.
- Cake Base Creation: Combine chocolate cake mix, melted butter, and egg into a compact dough. Press the mixture firmly and evenly across the pan’s bottom, creating a solid foundation for the dessert.
- Filling Development: Whip cream cheese and peanut butter until ultra-smooth. Incorporate eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter, blending thoroughly to create a luxurious, cohesive mixture.
- Sugar Integration: Fold powdered sugar into the cream cheese mixture until achieving a velvety texture. Gently disperse chocolate chips throughout the filling, ensuring even distribution.
- Layer Assembly: Carefully pour the peanut butter filling over the chocolate cake base, spreading uniformly to cover the entire surface with precision.
- Baking Process: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes. Watch for firm edges with a slightly wobbling center, indicating the ideal gooey consistency.
- Cooling and Serving: Allow the dessert to rest on a wire rack, letting the center settle while maintaining its decadent texture. Once completely cooled, slice into generous squares and serve at room temperature or chilled as desired.
Notes
- Prepare Pan Properly: Use cooking spray generously and evenly to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of bars.
- Master Mixing Technique: Combine ingredients thoroughly without overmixing, which can create a tough texture in both cake base and filling.
- Temperature Control Matters: Watch the oven carefully during baking; slight center jiggle indicates perfect gooey consistency, while firm edges suggest doneness.
- Cooling is Crucial: Allow bars to cool completely at room temperature to help filling set and develop rich, smooth texture before cutting and serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 51 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 61 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg