Peanut Butter Cheesecake Stuffed Chocolate Loaf

Name: Peanut Butter Cheesecake Stuffed Chocolate Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 5 oz cream cheese; 1/3 cup smooth peanut butter; 3 eggs; 1 1/3 cup caster sugar; 1/3 cup sour cream; 1 1/2 cup plain flour; 3 tsp baking powder; 125 g unsalted butter; 60 ml vegetable oil; 1/3 cup cocoa powder; 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 1 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips; 2 tbsp hot water

This rich chocolate loaf hides a creamy peanut butter cheesecake ribbon through the center for a bakery-style slice at home. Dark chocolate chips add extra fudgy pockets, while a slow bake keeps the filling smooth and tender.

Servings10 Portions

Prep Time15 Mins

Cook Time70 Mins

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ingredients

cream cheese
5 oz
smooth peanut butter
0.3 cup
eggs
3
caster sugar
0.3 cup
sour cream
0.3 cup
plain flour
0.5 cup
baking powder
3 tsp
unsalted butter
125 g
vegetable oil
60 ml
cocoa powder
0.3 cup
plain yogurt
0.5 cup
vanilla extract
2 tsp
dark chocolate chips
0.3 cup
hot water
2 tbsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Make the filling: Beat the cream cheese and peanut butter together in a bowl until completely smooth and creamy.

Add 1 egg and beat until incorporated. Mix in the sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract until the filling is silky, then cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm slightly.

Prepare the pan and oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C fan-forced or convection, or 390°F/200°C for a standard oven. Grease an 8 1/2 x 4 1/4-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy lifting.

Make the chocolate batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and sugar until evenly combined.

Melt the butter in a large heatproof bowl. Whisk in the vegetable oil and cocoa powder until smooth and glossy.