Indulge in Reese’s Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake Bliss

Delight in the Reese’s Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake, a rich dessert with gooey chocolate and peanut butter flavors that everyone will love.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Cooling Time 10

Total Time 1 5

Servings: 12 slices

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cake Base

1 box Chocolate Cake Mix Dark chocolate mix for deeper taste
1 cup Water Using milk can enhance richness
1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Substitute melted butter for added flavor
3 large Eggs Flax eggs can be used for vegan alternative

For the Creamy Filling

1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Experiment with almond or cashew butter
8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted
4 cups Powdered Sugar
1 tsp Vanilla Extract Opt for pure for best taste

For the Topping

1 cup Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Chopped

Equipment

9x13 inch baking dish
Mixing bowls
electric mixer
Spatula
Knife

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Combine chocolate cake mix with water, vegetable oil, and eggs in a large bowl.
Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking dish.
Beat together cream cheese, peanut butter, melted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
Swirl the cream cheese mixture into the cake batter and sprinkle chopped Reese’s Cups.
Add the remaining cake batter over the top of the filling and Reese’s Cups.
Bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Let the cake cool for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a truly indulgent experience, serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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