Peanut Butter Chocolate Gooey Butter Cake: A Rich and Decadent Dessert

Preheat the Oven – Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.

Prepare the Cake Layer – In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, melted butter, egg, and peanut butter. Stir until well combined and the mixture resembles a thick dough. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

Prepare the Gooey Layer – In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and peanut butter together until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated. Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat until the batter is smooth and thick.

Assemble the Cake – Pour the gooey layer over the cake layer in the baking dish. Spread it out evenly with a spatula. If desired, sprinkle the chocolate chips on top for an added touch of chocolate.

Bake – Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. The center should still be a little gooey.

Cool and Serve – Allow the cake to cool completely before cutting into squares. The gooey center will firm up as it cools, but it will still remain wonderfully moist and rich.

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