Reese’s Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Reese’s Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake—a decadent dessert that brings together the rich flavors of chocolate and creamy peanut butter. This cake is perfect for any occasion, with its gooey, layered center bursting with flavor and topped with chunks of Reese’s Cups. Whether you want to impress your guests or treat yourself to something special, this easy-to-make cake is guaranteed to be a hit. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll create a beautiful dessert that everyone will love. Get ready to bake and enjoy every scrumptious bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 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 Reese’s 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 well combined. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
- In another bowl, beat together peanut butter, cream cheese, melted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Drop spoonfuls of the peanut butter mixture over the cake batter and gently swirl using a knife.
- Sprinkle chopped Reese’s Cups on top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (95g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg