Why Make This Recipe
If you love peanut butter and chocolate, this cake is a dream come true. It mixes the best of both worlds with a rich, gooey center and a soft, sweet chocolate base. Every bite gives you that familiar, delicious Reese’s flavor that so many of us enjoy.
This cake is also great because it’s super easy to make. You don’t need to be a baking expert. With just a few steps, you can have an amazing homemade dessert that looks and tastes like it came from a bakery.
Plus, it’s perfect for sharing with family and friends. Whether it’s for a birthday, a party, or just a weekend treat, this cake will wow everyone. It’s fun, flavorful, and totally irresistible.
How to Make Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Earthquake Cake
Ingredients:
- 1 box chocolate fudge cake mix
- Ingredients listed on the back of the cake box (usually eggs, oil, water)
- 8 Reese’s peanut butter cups, chopped
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Make the cake batter using the instructions on the back of the box. Pour the batter into the baking dish.
- Chop the Reese’s cups and sprinkle them over the cake batter.
- In a bowl, beat together the cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth.
- Add the melted butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar to the mixture. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Drop spoonfuls of this peanut butter mix over the cake batter. Swirl it around gently with a knife.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes or until the cake is set but still slightly gooey in the center.
- Let it cool a bit before serving.
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