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Chocolate Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake Recipe

Chocolate Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake Recipe
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This decadent Chocolate Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake is a rich and indulgent dessert combining a moist chocolate cake base with swirls of creamy peanut butter filling, studded with chocolate chips and mini Reese’s cups. Perfect for peanut butter and chocolate lovers looking for a show-stopping dessert with a delightful texture and luscious flavor.

Ingredients

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Cake Base

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients needed on box: usually eggs, water, and oil)

Peanut Butter Filling

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups powdered sugar

Toppings

  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup mini Reese’s cups

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cake batter: Follow the instructions on the chocolate cake mix box to prepare the cake batter as directed, including all required ingredients like eggs, water, and oil.
  2. Grease the baking pan: Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking pan to prevent sticking, then pour the prepared cake batter evenly into the pan and set aside.
  3. Melt the butter: Place the 1/2 cup butter in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until fully melted, about 30-45 seconds.
  4. Make peanut butter mixture: To the melted butter, add the softened cream cheese, creamy peanut butter, and vanilla extract. Stir well until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
  5. Add powdered sugar: Gradually add 3 cups of powdered sugar into the peanut butter mixture, stirring continually until well combined and thick.
  6. Drop peanut butter dollops: Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of the peanut butter mixture evenly across the top of the chocolate cake batter in the pan.
  7. Add toppings: Sprinkle the chocolate chips and mini Reese’s cups evenly over the entire surface of the cake batter and peanut butter dollops.
  8. Bake the cake: Place the pan in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the cake (not in the peanut butter dollops) comes out clean.
  9. Cool and serve: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before slicing and serving to enjoy the gooey, exuberant layers of chocolate and peanut butter.

Notes

  • Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature to ensure smooth mixing.
  • Do not overbake; check cake at 45 minutes because overbaking can dry it out.
  • Use full-fat cream cheese for best flavor and texture.
  • Mini Reese’s cups add great texture, but you can substitute with chopped regular peanut butter cups if needed.
  • Let the cake cool for at least 15 minutes to allow the peanut butter layer to set slightly.
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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Keywords: Chocolate cake, Peanut butter cake, Earthquake cake, Chocolate peanut butter dessert, Reese's peanut butter cup cake

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