Reese’s Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake
Indulge in the joy of baking with this decadent Reese’s Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake—a delightful fusion of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter guaranteed to satisfy your sweet cravings. This easy-to-make dessert features a gooey center filled with luscious peanut butter goodness, while crunchy Reese’s cups add the perfect finishing touch. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering, celebrating a special occasion, or simply treating yourself after a long day, this cake is sure to steal the spotlight and bring smiles to everyone’s faces!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: About 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 baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until smooth and pour into the prepared dish.
- In another bowl, blend the 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 swirl together with a knife.
- Sprinkle the chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups on top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg