Description
Indulge in the ultimate decadence with this Chocolate Peanut Butter Ooey Gooey Butter Cake. Layers of rich chocolate cake, peanut butter cups, Butterfinger bars, and a creamy peanut butter filling make this a perfect treat for any sweet tooth.
Ingredients
- 1 box German Chocolate Cake Mix
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 8 large Peanut Butter Cups, chopped
- 3 small Butterfinger Candy Bars, chopped
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup butter, melted (for filling)
- 4 cups confectionery sugar
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) or 325°F (165°C) if using a glass pan.
- In a bowl, mix the cake mix, melted butter, and egg until well combined.
- Spray a 9×12-inch pan with cooking spray and press the cake mixture evenly into the bottom.
- Cut peanut butter cups into quarters and chop Butterfinger bars, then sprinkle over the cake layer.
- In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese, peanut butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in melted butter, then gradually add confectionery sugar until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the candy layer.
- Bake for 50 minutes, or until the center is puffed and slightly jiggly. Glass pans may take just over an hour.
- Cool the cake completely.
- Melt chocolate chips in the microwave for 1 minute, stir in oil until smooth.
- Spread the chocolate topping evenly over the cooled cake.
- Once set, slice into squares and serve.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother mixing.
- Adjust baking time slightly based on your oven and pan type.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Best served at room temperature or slightly chilled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 65g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
