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Reese’s Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake

Decadent Reese’s Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake Your New Favorite!

This Reese’s Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake combines rich cocoa with creamy peanut butter for a delightful dessert explosion that impresses guests.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Chocolate Cake Mix Consider using dark chocolate for a richer experience.
  • 1 cup Water Opt for milk for a creamier finish.
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil Melted butter can be used for more flavor.
  • 3 large Eggs A vegan alternative is 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce.
For the Peanut Butter Layer
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Almond or cashew butter can be used for a unique twist.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Must be softened.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted for better incorporation.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Maple syrup can be a less processed substitute.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used instead.
For the Topping
  • 6 oz Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Chopped for topping.

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Spatula
  • butter knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Blend on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth.
  3. Pour half of the batter into the greased baking dish, spreading evenly along the bottom.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix together the creamy peanut butter, softened cream cheese, melted unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
  5. Dollop the peanut butter mixture over the chocolate batter and use a knife to gently swirl it for a marbled effect.
  6. Sprinkle the chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups evenly over the swirled mixture.
  7. Pour the remaining chocolate cake batter over the peanut butter layer, ensuring it is level.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of chocolate syrup for an indulgent twist.

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