Gooey Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
Indulge in this rich and creamy dessert featuring layers of soft chocolate cake, decadent peanut butter filling, and velvety chocolate ganache.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour the base of your cake, offering a soft and tender crumb.
- 1 cup granulated sugar adding sweetness that complements the rich cocoa.
- 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder delivering an intense, deep chocolate flavor.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda ensuring your cake rises beautifully while maintaining moisture.
- 0.5 teaspoon salt enhancing sweetness and balancing flavors.
- 1 cup water providing moisture and helping to blend the flavors perfectly.
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil introducing a rich, tender texture.
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar reacting with baking soda for lightness.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract a fragrant touch, elevating all the flavors.
Peanut Butter Filling
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter the star ingredient, lush and nutty.
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar perfectly sweet, adding to the filling’s smoothness.
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter, softened adding creaminess and depth.
Chocolate Ganache
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips the heart of your rich ganache.
- 0.5 cup heavy cream lending a luxurious texture to the ganache.
Toppings
- Chopped peanuts adds crunch and visual appeal.
- Mini chocolate chips for extra indulgence.
- Peanut butter cups enhances the presentation.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the water, vegetable oil, vinegar, and vanilla extract; mix until you achieve a smooth batter.
Baking the Cake
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan.
- In a separate bowl, combine peanut butter, powdered sugar, softened butter, and vanilla extract for the filling.
- Drop spoonfuls of the peanut butter mixture onto the cake batter. Use a knife to gently swirl the peanut butter into the batter.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Making the Ganache and Assembly
- For the ganache, heat chocolate chips and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Once the cake is cool, pour the chocolate ganache generously over the cake.
- Decorate with chopped peanuts, mini chocolate chips, and peanut butter cups.
Notes
For extra indulgence, whip the cream and fold it into the ganache for a lighter texture. Gather your ingredients and embark on this delightful baking adventure!