Chocolate Peanut Butter Gooey Cake
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this Chocolate Peanut Butter Gooey Cake—a rich, chocolatey dream layered with pockets of creamy peanut butter and finished with a decadent gooey sauce. This irresistible cake combines the deep flavor of cocoa with the perfect balance of sweet and salty from peanut butter and powdered sugar, creating a luscious marbled texture. Topped with an abundance of semi-sweet chocolate chips and baked with an innovative boiling water method, the result is a self-saucing masterpiece that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. Ready in under an hour, this crowd-pleasing cake is best enjoyed warm, paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for the ultimate comfort-food dessert. Perfect for chocolate and peanut butter lovers alike, this recipe is a must-try for your next gathering or indulgent night in!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 0.75 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup creamy peanut butter
- 0.75 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1.25 cups boiling water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
Stir in the melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until a smooth batter forms.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
In a separate bowl, mix together the peanut butter and powdered sugar until well blended.
Drop spoonfuls of the peanut butter mixture over the batter, gently swirling it into the batter using a knife or spoon for a marbled effect.
Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the top of the batter.
Pour the boiling water evenly over the entire surface of the batter. Do not stir—you want the water to sit on top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until the top is set and the edges are slightly pulling away from the dish.
Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes. The peanut butter and melted chocolate will create a gooey sauce underneath.
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4296 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 222.4 g | 285% | |
| Saturated Fat | 112.2 g | 561% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 275 mg | 92% | |
| Sodium | 2456 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 607.1 g | 221% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 64.9 g | 232% | |
| Total Sugars | 402.0 g | ||
| Protein | 84.3 g | 169% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 488 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 31.0 mg | 172% | |
| Potassium | 3000 mg | 64% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
