Reese’s Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake
A delightful dessert combining chocolate and peanut butter flavors with a marbled effect and crunchy peanut butter cup pieces, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 1 package (8 oz / 225 g) cream cheese, softened Make sure it is softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted Use unsalted butter for better flavor control.
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 package chocolate cake mix Use a good quality chocolate cake mix.
- 1 cup peanut butter Your choice of creamy or chunky.
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, chopped For topping.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, water, eggs, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add in the peanut butter and mix well.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture into the batter and swirl gently with a knife to create a marbled effect.
- Top with chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.
Baking
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cooling
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
Serve the cake warm or at room temperature. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side, sprinkle with powdered sugar, or drizzle with chocolate syrup for added flavor. Pairs well with coffee or a cold glass of milk.