Chocolate Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake
A decadent dessert combining rich chocolate fudge cake with a creamy peanut butter cheesecake filling, topped with Reese's and chocolate chips.
Ingredients
For the cake
- 1 box Dark Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix Including the required oil, eggs, and water
For the peanut butter cheesecake filling
- 8 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar Gradually add, one cup at a time
For the toppings
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup miniature Reese's peanut butter cups, unwrapped and cut in halves
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Make the cake batter
- In a large bowl, prepare the chocolate fudge cake according to the instructions on the box, which usually includes adding oil, eggs, and water. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the prepared chocolate fudge cake batter into the greased baking dish. Set aside.
Prepare the cheesecake filling
- In a separate bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, softened butter, creamy peanut butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until well blended.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing thoroughly with each addition.
Assemble and bake
- Spoon the peanut butter cheesecake mixture onto the chocolate cake batter in the baking dish, lightly spreading it around to create a marbled effect.
- Sprinkle the halved Reese's peanut butter cups and chocolate chips on top of the cake.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center. It should come out clean.
Serve
- Serve the Chocolate Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake warm, ideally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
This cake is a perfect dessert for special occasions or just a delightful treat any day of the week.