Description
Indulge in this decadent Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake, a delightful combination of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter flavors that will satisfy any dessert craving.
Ingredients
Scale
1 box chocolate cake mix
8 oz cream cheese softened
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven according to the chocolate cake mix instructions and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Prepare the chocolate cake mix as per package instructions and pour it into the prepared baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, blend the softened cream cheese, peanut butter, and melted butter until smooth. Gradually add in the powdered sugar until well-combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the peanut butter mixture over the chocolate cake batter, using a knife to swirl it gently into the batter.
- Sprinkle the chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups and mini chocolate chips over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for the time specified on the cake mix box, usually around 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Protein: 3g
Keywords: Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake, chocolate cake, peanut butter dessert, easy cake recipe, American dessert