Reese’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Earthquake Cake
Indulge in the decadent delight of this Reese’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Earthquake Cake, a dessert that’s guaranteed to impress at any gathering. This rich cake features layers of moist dark chocolate and creamy peanut butter frosting, studded with chunks of chocolate-covered peanut butter cups for an irresistible treat. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, this easy-to-make cake offers a perfect blend of flavors that will leave everyone craving more. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an unforgettable experience!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 people 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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)
- vanilla ice cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package instructions, then pour into the prepared dish.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese, 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 until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg