Description
This Reese’s peanut butter earthquake cake is a gooey, rich dessert explosion packed with chocolate, peanut butter, and melty candy swirls. With a chocolate cake base and pockets of sweet cream cheese and Reese’s cups, it’s the ultimate indulgence for peanut butter lovers and guaranteed to wow a crowd.
Ingredients
- For the Cake:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box: usually eggs, oil, and water)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- Optional: ½ cup peanut butter chips or chopped peanuts
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
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Prepare the chocolate cake batter as directed on the package. Spread evenly in the prepared pan.
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In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, melted butter, powdered sugar, and peanut butter until smooth.
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Drop large spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter. Swirl gently with a knife or spatula.
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Sprinkle chopped Reese’s and chocolate chips over the top. Press them in slightly.
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Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
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Cool for 20–30 minutes before slicing. Best served warm, but holds shape once cooled.
Notes
- For a brownie version, substitute a boxed fudge brownie mix for the chocolate cake mix.
- Add a drizzle of caramel or Nutella for extra richness.
- Use a swirl technique for a marbled look—don’t fully blend the cream cheese layer into the batter.
