Reese’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Earthquake Cake Recipe
Indulge in a decadent dessert with this Reese’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Earthquake Cake recipe. A rich chocolate fudge cake is topped with a creamy peanut butter frosting, chocolate chips, and Reese’s peanut butter cups, creating a heavenly treat that will satisfy any sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 box dark chocolate fudge cake mix
Frosting:
- 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
Toppings:
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup miniature Reese’s peanut butter cups, halved
- Vanilla ice cream, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Prepare the Cake: In a large bowl, mix the chocolate cake according to package instructions. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Make the Frosting: In another bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, peanut butter, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar until creamy.
- Assemble: Spread the frosting over the cake batter. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and halved Reese’s cups, pressing gently.
- Bake: Bake for 45-50 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
- Serve: Slice the cake once cooled and enjoy with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- This cake is best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated for a day or two.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Reese's, Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Cake, Dessert
