Gooey Chocolate Peanut Cake
Gooey Chocolate Peanut Cake is a rich, decadent dessert that combines the irresistible flavors of chocolate and roasted peanuts. With its warm, gooey texture and glossy icing, this cake is perfect for any celebration or a sweet pick-me-up. It’s not just a treat; it’s an invitation to indulge in joy and create lasting memories with friends and family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup whole milk (or plant-based milk)
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream sugar and peanut butter until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternating with milk until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: - For gluten-free options, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour. - Add sea salt on top before baking for enhanced flavor. - Enjoy warm or refrigerate for later; reheating makes it deliciously gooey again.