Reese Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake Recipe

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Reese Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake Recipe

Reese Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake Recipe is a gooey chocolate cake with swirled peanut butter cream cheese, studded with chopped Reese Peanut Butter Cups and chocolate chips that create dramatic “earthquake” cracks and rich pockets of flavor.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 35

Total Time 55

Servings: 12 servings

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 520

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

1 box 15.25 oz chocolate cake mix
Ingredients required on the box usually eggs, oil, water
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup chopped Reese peanut butter cups
½ cup semi sweet chocolate chips
8 oz cream cheese softened
½ cup butter melted
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

Mixing bowls (large and medium)
Electric mixer or hand whisk
9×13-inch baking pan
Measuring cups and spoons and spatula
Knife for chopping peanut butter cups

Method

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with butter or a little non stick spray and set it aside.

Step 2

Mix your chocolate cake mix following the instructions on the box usually that means combining the cake mix with eggs, oil, and water. Stir in 1 cup of creamy peanut butter until it’s fully blended. Then fold in ½ cup of semi sweet chocolate chips and 1 cup of chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, beat together 8 oz of softened cream cheese and ½ cup of melted butter until smooth. Add 2 cups of powdered sugar, ½ cup of creamy peanut butter, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix until everything is creamy and there are no lumps.

Step 4

Pour the chocolate peanut butter batter into your prepared pan. Spoon the cream cheese mixture on top in dollops. Then, using a knife or spatula, gently swirl it into the cake batter to create a marbled look.

Step 5

Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick in the center comes out with just a few crumbs. Let the cake cool completely in the pan, about 20–30 minutes, before cutting it into squares. If you want, sprinkle a few extra chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups on top before serving.

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