Description
Reese’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Earthquake Cake is a decadent dessert that combines rich chocolate cake with creamy peanut butter, making it a delightful treat for all chocolate and peanut butter lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box dark chocolate fudge cake mix
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup miniature Reese’s peanut butter cups, halved
- vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- In a large bowl, prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package instructions (typically adding oil, eggs, and water). Whisk until smooth. Pour the batter into the greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, peanut butter, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until thick and creamy.
- Spread the frosting over the cake batter in the dish. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and halved Reese’s, pressing them gently into the frosting.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Avoid overbaking.
- Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, slice and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best mixing.
- For a richer flavor, add more peanut butter or chocolate chips as desired.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Reese’s, Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Earthquake Cake, Dessert, Baking