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Reese’s Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake Recipe

Reese’s Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake Recipe

★★★★★

4.7 from 10 reviews
  • Author: Thomas
  • Total Time: 50-55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Reese’s Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake is a decadent and irresistible dessert combining rich chocolate cake with creamy peanut butter swirls and chunks of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. The moist chocolate base paired with a luscious peanut butter cream cheese mixture creates an indulgent treat perfect for any peanut butter and chocolate lover.

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

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

For the Peanut Butter Swirl:

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

For the Topping:

  • 1 cup Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking and set it aside.
  2. Mix Cake Batter: In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Stir them together until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  3. Prepare Peanut Butter Mixture: In a separate bowl, mix the creamy peanut butter, softened cream cheese, melted unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Whisk these ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and creamy with no lumps.
  4. Swirl Peanut Butter Mixture: Drop spoonfuls of the peanut butter mixture over the chocolate cake batter in the pan. Using a knife or a skewer, gently swirl the peanut butter mixture into the cake batter to create a marbled effect.
  5. Add Reese’s Topping: Sprinkle the chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups evenly over the top of the swirling peanut butter and cake batter.
  6. Bake the Cake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the cake; it should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs attached.
  7. Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly before slicing. This cake is delicious served warm or at room temperature. Enjoy the rich combination of chocolate and peanut butter!

Notes

  • Make sure the cream cheese is softened to ensure a smooth peanut butter mixture without lumps.
  • Use creamy peanut butter for the best texture and swirl effect.
  • Chopping the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups into small pieces helps distribute the peanut butter flavor throughout the cake.
  • You can store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • Reheat slices gently in the microwave for a warm, gooey texture.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12th of the cake)
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 45g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: Reese’s Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake, peanut butter swirl cake, chocolate peanut butter dessert, cream cheese peanut butter cake, easy chocolate cake recipe

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