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Gooey Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake

Gooey Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake for Ultimate Indulgence

Indulge in this Gooey Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake, a decadent treat with a rich chocolate base and molten peanut butter filling.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 1 box Chocolate Cake Mix Choose your favorite brand
  • 3 large Eggs For a vegan alternative, try flax eggs
  • 1/2 cup Oil Melted coconut oil is a healthy substitute
  • 1 cup Water
For the Creamy Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened, neufchâtel cheese is a lower-fat swap
  • 1/2 cup Peanut Butter Almond butter can be used as an alternative
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar Essential for thick filling
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Milk or dark chocolate can be used

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Prepare Cake Base
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with non-stick spray or butter.
  2. Mix the chocolate cake mix with eggs, oil, and water until smooth. Pour into the prepared pan.
Mix the Creamy Filling
  1. Beat softened cream cheese until creamy. Gradually mix in melted butter and peanut butter until silky.
  2. Add vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated.
Thicken the Filling
  1. Incorporate powdered sugar into the peanut butter mixture until thick and spreadable.
Create Earthquake Effect
  1. Dollop filling mixture evenly on the chocolate batter and swirl gently with a knife for a marbled effect.
Bake the Cake
  1. Sprinkle chocolate chips over the batter and bake for 40-45 minutes until edges are set and center is gooey.
Cool and Serve
  1. Let the cake cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature cream cheese and avoid over-mixing the filling into the batter.

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