Description
A rich and decadent dessert that combines chocolate and peanut butter in a gooey masterpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (18.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
- 0.5 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 0.5 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup chopped peanuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly.
- Combine the dry chocolate cake mix, 0.5 cup of melted butter, and 1 egg. Stir until the mixture resembles thick, wet sand.
- Transfer the mixture to your prepared baking dish and press firmly into an even, solid crust layer.
- Add the creamy peanut butter, 0.5 cup of melted butter, 2 eggs, and vanilla extract to a separate bowl and beat until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat until the mixture is thick and velvety.
- Spread the peanut butter filling evenly over the pressed chocolate cake base and bake for 40–45 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips over the top, letting them melt, then spread smoothly into a shell.
- Cool and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to set before serving.
Notes
Serve chilled for a fudge-like texture or warm for a molten lava experience. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, peanut butter, dessert, gooey cake, easy dessert