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Published: June 19, 2018 Last Modified: March 20, 2019 By Sara 20 Comments

Peanut Butter Chocolate Gooey Butter Cake

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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.

If you love peanut butter cups, you’ll adore this cake! I make it for birthday parties, potlucks, or any time I’ve got a craving for that chocolate peanut butter flavor combination.

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Peanut butter chocolate gooey butter cake topped with whipped cream and chopped peanut butter cups.

A good dessert can take a bad day and make it something extraordinary. Ok, maybe that’s an exaggeration but this chocolate gooey butter cake is that good! This decadent and easy dessert is a total crowd pleaser that both the adults and kids will enjoy.

HOW DO YOU MAKE CHOCOLATE GOOEY BUTTER CAKE?

To make this gooey butter cake, simply mix up your ingredients for the delicious cake crust and press it firmly into the pan. The best step is next, scatter your peanut butter cups all over the crust before mixing your next set of ingredients.

Once you’ve made your smooth peanut butter mixture, pour it over the peanut butter cups and bake until done. Allow to cool then serve topped with whipped cream and pieces of peanut butter cups. This chocolate peanut butter cake will be a hit no matter when or where you serve it!

Chocolate cake crust pressed into a baking pan for a chocolate gooey butter cake.

This peanut butter cake is rich (in a very good way) so be warned that serving in smaller squares is strongly suggested. Never fear, your gooey butter cake can be frozen for later or even saved for four days in the fridge.

A layer of mini peanut butter cups on top of a chocolate crust in a baking pan for a chocolate gooey butter cake.

I love serving this peanut butter cake with a lightly sweetened whipped cream and pieces of peanut butter cups. I suggest looking for the bite sized peanut butter cups in the candy aisle. If you can’t locate those, cutting larger peanut butter cups into fourths works as well.

A layer of peanut butter filling on top of chocolate cake crust in a baking pan.

HOW DO YOU KNOW IF THE WHIPPED CREAM YOU’RE BUYING IS LIGHTLY SWEETENED?

There are many types of whipped cream products on the market, including aerosol cans, heavy cream in cartons you whip yourself, and frozen whipped topping. Typically whipped topping and the aerosol can whip cream contain sugar. However, to ensure you get the level of sweetness you prefer, I suggest making your own as it’s healthier, easy, and tastier, in my opinion.

A peanut butter chocolate gooey butter cake in a baking pan.

HOW LONG WILL CHOCOLATE GOOEY BUTTER CAKE LAST?

If left at room temperature, your cake will last around two days. If refrigerated, it will last around 4 days. If you freeze it, for best taste, eat within the next month or so. Of course, it’s always best to eat the cake the day it’s prepared for the freshest taste.

A stack of peanut butter chocolate gooey butter cake slices.

I promise you that I will end up making this cake quite a few times this year. It was SO easy to make and was a huge hit with my guests. Of course, it was a huge hit with the kids and husband as well, not to mention, I definitely ate my fair share!

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Peanut butter chocolate gooey butter cake topped with whipped cream and chopped peanut butter cups.
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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.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 374kcal
Author Sara Welch

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 305mg | Potassium: 125mg | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 410IU | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1.4mg
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    Comments

    1. Andi Eskin says

      November 28, 2019 at 7:50 am

      5 stars
      I’ve made this a couple of times now , the top layer has yet to come out golden in color like the picture , but it’s still delicious
      Always has more of a creamy color Keep checking my ingredients and they r right
      Any suggestions

      Reply
    2. Janet Lonetti says

      September 19, 2019 at 8:00 am

      Your instructions say 18.25 ounces of chocolate cake mix. All of the boxes in the store are only 15.25 ounces. Do I really need the extra 3 ounces or will it not turn out correctly if I don’t add it?!?!

      Reply
      • Sara says

        September 19, 2019 at 11:26 am

        It will be fine with that size box!

        Reply
    3. Rachel says

      January 28, 2019 at 6:21 pm

      can you make your own cake instead of box mix? if so any recipes you like to share…I dont like box mixes…are they supposed to be cakey or brownie-y

      Reply
      • Sara says

        January 28, 2019 at 9:42 pm

        The base of this dessert isn’t like a traditional cake, it’s dense like a brownie. I’d recommend using a homemade brownie recipe.

        Reply
    4. Debbie says

      June 24, 2018 at 7:50 pm

      5 stars
      Makes my mouth water as I love anything with peanut butter and chocolate!

      Reply
    5. Tiffany Haywood says

      June 24, 2018 at 5:19 am

      This looks like a sweet lover’s dream dessert!

      Reply
    6. Heather says

      June 21, 2018 at 7:39 am

      I am absolutely going to make this over the weekend. Peanut butter and chocolate are my favorite combination!

      Reply
    7. Elizabeth says

      June 21, 2018 at 1:34 am

      5 stars
      Oh wow, that looks SO good! I’m currently trying to lose 10-15 lbs, so I’m mostly hungry, which is making this awesome cake even more appealing!

      Reply
    8. Kate Andrews says

      June 20, 2018 at 1:01 pm

      5 stars
      You had me at peanut butter and chocolate. I can’t even take it! I have to make this recipe as soon as possible. YUMMMM

      Reply
    9. Gemille Sleweon says

      June 20, 2018 at 11:56 am

      5 stars
      This looks so delicious although i’m not a “sweets” person. I would love to try a vegan alternative to the recipe.

      Reply
    10. nicole says

      June 20, 2018 at 10:42 am

      This looks so good! My son’s birthday party is this weekend and I’m going to have to try this out, thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    11. stephanie says

      June 20, 2018 at 4:27 am

      Yes to this! I love anythng penut butter so I know this is a cake that I would love to eat and make!

      Reply
    12. fashionmommy says

      June 20, 2018 at 3:47 am

      Peanut butter and chocolate are an amazing combination, and this sounds like it would be delicious.

      Reply
    13. Christina Beauchamp says

      June 20, 2018 at 2:16 am

      5 stars
      Just by watching the photos, I can’t help but drool! I’m loving it!!

      Reply
    14. ada says

      June 20, 2018 at 12:28 am

      My mouth is literally watering! This looks so yummy and like the perfect summer treat!

      Reply
    15. Holly says

      June 19, 2018 at 11:45 pm

      This sounds really good. My husband would love this.

      Reply
    16. Marcie says

      June 19, 2018 at 10:15 pm

      Ok, so I just heard about gooey butter cake a few years ago. I think it must be a Southern thing. This sounds amazing! My hubby loves anything peanut butter, so I’ll have to give this a try!

      Reply
    17. Marie Kait says

      June 19, 2018 at 6:40 pm

      5 stars
      OMG! If I read the word “gooey” one more time, I think I might melt! This looks soooooo good. Yum!

      Reply
    18. Nicole Wilder says

      June 19, 2018 at 3:08 pm

      5 stars
      This is a very high calorie yet delicious sounding recipe! thanks for sharing.

      Reply

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