Description
Reese’s Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake is a decadent dessert that combines gooey chocolate fudge cake, swirls of peanut butter and cream cheese, and chunks of Reese’s candy. This easy recipe is perfect for chocolate and peanut butter lovers looking for a rich, indulgent treat.
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate fudge cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mini Reese’s peanut butter cups, halved
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare chocolate cake mix according to box directions and pour batter into the dish.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, melted butter, powdered sugar, peanut butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Drop spoonfuls over the cake batter and swirl with a knife.
- Top with Reese’s cups, chocolate chips, and peanut butter chips.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly gooey.
- Cool for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use regular creamy peanut butter (not natural) for best texture.
- Cake is meant to be slightly gooey in the center.
- For added crunch, top with chopped peanuts or crushed pretzels.
- Pairs perfectly with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
