Description
Reese’s Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake combines rich chocolate cake with creamy peanut butter filling and gooey Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, resulting in a decadent, irresistible dessert with a fudgy interior and crispy edges.
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 1 box of chocolate cake mix (plus the ingredients called for on the box, typically eggs, oil, and water)
For the peanut butter filling:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
Additional ingredients:
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, chopped
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare the cake batter: Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the instructions on the box. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Make the peanut butter filling: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, cream cheese, and sour cream. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Swirl the peanut butter mixture: Drop spoonfuls of the peanut butter mixture onto the cake batter. Using a knife or spatula, swirl the peanut butter mixture into the cake batter, but do not completely mix.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle the mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and chocolate chips evenly on top of the cake. Drizzle the melted butter and vanilla extract over the cake. Sprinkle a pinch of salt over the top.
- Bake the cake: Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean (a few moist crumbs are okay).
- Cool and serve: Let the cake cool for 15 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
- Add chopped nuts like peanuts, walnuts, or pecans for extra crunch.
- For less sweetness, swap milk chocolate chips for dark chocolate chips.
- For individual servings, bake the cake in a muffin tin for 15-20 minutes.
- Try using a peanut butter or yellow cake mix for variety.
- Top with whipped cream, extra chopped Reese’s cups, or caramel/chocolate syrup for extra indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
