Reese’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Earthquake Cake Recipe
Indulge in the decadent delight of Reese’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Earthquake Cake. This rich and creamy dessert combines the irresistible flavors of chocolate and peanut butter for a truly heavenly treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Cake:
- 1 box dark chocolate fudge cake mix
Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 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
Additional:
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup miniature Reese’s peanut butter cups (halved)
- Vanilla ice cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Prepare the Cake Batter: In a large bowl, prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package instructions. Pour the batter into the greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Make the Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting: In another bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, peanut butter, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until thick and creamy.
- Assemble the Cake: 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 the Cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Avoid overbaking.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack. Slice and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
This cake is best served warm with the peanut butter and chocolate still gooey. You can also top it with extra chocolate sauce or whipped cream for an added touch of indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Reese's, Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Cake, Dessert
