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Heavenly Chocolate Peanut Butter Ooey Gooey Cake

A rich, fudgy chocolate cake swirled with creamy peanut butter and baked until irresistibly gooey in the center.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Cake Base
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup milk
Peanut Butter Swirl
  • 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
  2. Mix melted butter with sugars until smooth.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla and mix well.
  4. Stir in flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Add milk and mix until a thick batter forms.
  6. Spread batter into prepared dish.
  7. Mix peanut butter with powdered sugar until smooth.
  8. Drop spoonfuls over batter and gently swirl.
  9. Bake until edges are set and center is gooey.
  10. Cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Notes

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.