Reese’s Peanut Butter Earthquake (Print Version)
Chocolate cake layered with peanut butter cream cheese, Reese’s cups, and chocolate chips for a gooey treat.
# Ingredients:
→ Cake Base
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1 box chocolate cake mix
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Eggs, as required for cake mix preparation
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Vegetable oil, as required for cake mix preparation
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Water, as required for cake mix preparation
→ Cream Cheese Peanut Butter Filling
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1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
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8 ounces (226 g) cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup (135 g) creamy peanut butter
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 to 4 cups (240 to 480 g) powdered sugar
→ Toppings
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1/2 cup (90 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1/2 to 1 cup (120 to 240 g) miniature Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, chopped
# Steps:
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Preheat the oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and thoroughly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, oil, and water as directed on the packaging. Mix until the batter is smooth, then spread evenly into the prepared baking dish.
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In a clean bowl, beat together the melted butter, softened cream cheese, creamy peanut butter, and vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, blending until a creamy and fluffy mixture forms.
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Spoon generous dollops of the cream cheese and peanut butter filling over the chocolate cake batter. Gently swirl with a knife or spatula without fully combining the layers, ensuring a marbled appearance.
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Evenly sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips and chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups over the top surface.
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Place in the oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center emerges with a few moist crumbs, indicating doneness.
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Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving. For an enhanced experience, consider enjoying warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
# Notes:
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For cleaner slices, allow the cake to cool fully before cutting. Adjust the quantity of powdered sugar in the filling to suit your desired sweetness.