Description
Indulge in a slice of heaven with Reese’s Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake! This decadent dessert marries rich chocolate cake with creamy peanut butter, creating layers of gooey goodness that will delight any sweet tooth. Perfect for birthday parties, family gatherings, or a cozy night in, this cake is not only easy to make but also visually stunning when topped with chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. With its delightful combination of textures and flavors, this treat is sure to be a showstopper at your next event.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs; mix until well combined and pour into the prepared baking dish.
- In another bowl, blend creamy peanut butter, softened cream cheese, melted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spoon the peanut butter mixture over the chocolate batter and gently swirl it for a marbled effect.
- Sprinkle chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups over the top.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better blending. Don't overmix your batter to maintain fluffiness. Try using crunchy peanut butter for added texture.