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Reese’s Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake Recipe

Reese’s Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake Recipe
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Reese’s Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake is a rich and decadent dessert combining a moist chocolate cake base with creamy swirls of peanut butter and cream cheese frosting, topped with chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups for an extra burst of chocolate and peanut flavor. This indulgent cake is perfect for peanut butter lovers and chocolate fans alike, offering a delightful swirl texture and a heavenly taste experience.

Ingredients

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Chocolate Cake Batter

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs

Peanut Butter Mixture

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Topping

  • 1 cup Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent the cake from sticking.
  2. Make cake batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Stir until the batter is smooth and all ingredients are well incorporated.
  3. Prepare peanut butter mixture: In a separate bowl, blend the creamy peanut butter, softened cream cheese, melted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
  4. Assemble cake: Pour the chocolate cake batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Then, drop spoonfuls of the peanut butter mixture over the batter. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the peanut butter mixture through the chocolate batter, creating a marbled effect.
  5. Add toppings: Evenly sprinkle the chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups over the top of the swirled batter.
  6. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Cool and serve: Let the cake cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm for a gooey texture or at room temperature for a firmer slice.

Notes

  • For best results, use room temperature cream cheese and butter to achieve a smooth peanut butter mixture.
  • This cake can be stored covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
  • To enhance the peanut butter flavor, use natural creamy peanut butter without added sugars or oils.
  • To serve chilled, refrigerate the cake and enjoy it as a rich peanut butter chocolate dessert bar.
  • Feel free to replace Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups with your favorite peanut butter candy or chocolate chips.

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