Reese’s Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake
Indulge in the delightful Reese’s Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake, a dessert that perfectly marries rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter flavors. This cake is ideal for celebrations or a cozy night in, captivating everyone with its gooey layered center and crunchy topping of chopped peanut butter cups. Whether you’re hosting a birthday party or simply treating yourself, this easy-to-make dessert will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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 chopped peanut butter cups
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until smooth and pour into the prepared baking dish.
- In another bowl, blend together the peanut butter, cream cheese, melted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drop spoonfuls of the peanut butter mixture over the chocolate batter and swirl gently with a knife for an earthquake effect.
- Top with chopped peanut butter cups evenly across the surface.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 120g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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