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Reese’s Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake

Irresistible Reese’s Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake Delight

This Reese’s Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake is a delightful mix of chocolate and peanut butter that promises to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: easy cakes
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Chocolate cake mix choose your favorite brand
  • 1 cup Water can substitute with milk for richness
  • ½ cup Vegetable oil can substitute with melted coconut oil
  • 3 large Eggs room temperature for fluffiness
For the Peanut Butter Filling
  • 1 cup Creamy peanut butter use natural for a healthier option
  • 8 oz Cream cheese softened for easy mixing
  • ½ cup Melted butter can add extra peanut butter for flavor
  • 4 cups Powdered sugar sift to avoid lumps
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract substitute with almond extract if desired
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups chop just before adding

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • 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 bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, 1 cup of water, ½ cup of vegetable oil, and 3 eggs. Mix until smooth.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix together 1 cup of peanut butter, 8 oz of cream cheese, ½ cup of melted butter, 4 cups of powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until creamy.
  5. Dollop the peanut butter mixture over the chocolate batter and swirl gently with a butter knife.
  6. Sprinkle chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups over the top.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes. Check doneness with a toothpick.
  8. Allow the cake to cool in the dish for 15-20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.

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