Reese’s Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake
Reese’s Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake is the ultimate dessert that combines rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter for a truly indulgent experience. With its gooey center and delightful crunch from chopped Reese’s cups, this cake is sure to impress at any gathering. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to whip up in about an hour. Whether you enjoy it warm or at room temperature, each bite feels like a warm hug of flavor, making it an irresistible treat for both kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 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).
- In a large bowl, mix the chocolate cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs until well combined. Pour into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In another bowl, combine 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.
- Sprinkle chopped Reese’s cups on top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (92g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg