Indulge in Reese’s Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake Bliss
Experience the deliciousness of Reese’s Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake, a rich chocolate dessert with a creamy peanut butter layer.
Equipment
- 9×13-inch baking dish
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- spatula
- knife
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
For the Peanut Butter Layer
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz softened cream cheese
- ½ cup melted butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping
- 1 cup chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Instructions
Step‑by‑Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, 1 cup of water, ½ cup of vegetable oil, and 3 large eggs. Whisk until smooth.
- Pour the cake batter into the greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- In another bowl, blend together 1 cup of creamy peanut butter, 8 oz of softened cream cheese, ½ cup of melted butter, 4 cups of powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drop dollops of the peanut butter mixture over the cake batter and swirl gently with a knife.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups over the top.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
For the best texture, use room temperature ingredients for the peanut butter layer and monitor the bake time closely.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
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