Description
A simple yet decadent dessert that blends rich flavors of peanut butter and chocolate in a warm, gooey cake, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup water
- Optional toppings: ice cream, whipped cream, or crushed peanuts
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with butter or baking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, melted butter, eggs, and water. Mix gently until just combined.
- Fold in peanut butter until evenly distributed.
- Gently stir in chocolate chips, reserving some for topping.
- Pour batter into prepared baking dish and sprinkle remaining chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the cake light and airy. Bake until just set without overbaking for gooeyness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cake, peanut butter, chocolate, dessert, family recipe, summer cookout