Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Reese’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Earthquake Cake, a delightful dessert that brings together fudgy chocolate cake, creamy peanut butter frosting, and chunks of Reese’s peanut butter cups. This decadent treat is perfect for any occasion—from birthday celebrations to family gatherings—guaranteeing satisfaction for chocolate and peanut butter lovers alike. Its moist texture and visually appealing layers make it a show-stopping centerpiece, while the ease of preparation ensures you can whip it up in no time. Warm or served with ice cream, this cake is bound to impress.
Ingredients
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- 1 box dark chocolate fudge cake mix
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup miniature Reese's peanut butter cups (halved)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package instructions and pour into the prepared dish.
- In a separate bowl, beat together cream cheese, softened butter, peanut butter, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar until creamy.
- Spread the frosting over the cake batter and sprinkle with chocolate chips and halved Reese’s cups.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before slicing. Serve with vanilla ice cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg