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Reeses Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake

Indulgent Reese's Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake Bliss

Dive into the Reese's Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake for an irresistible blend of chocolate and peanut butter that’s perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Chocolate Cake Mix Using a homemade mix can enhance flavor!
  • 1 cup Water No substitutes needed.
  • ½ cup Vegetable Oil Feel free to swap it with melted butter.
  • 3 large Eggs For a vegan option, use flax eggs.
For the Peanut Butter Swirl
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Crunchy peanut butter can add delightful texture!
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar No substitutes necessary.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened) Mascarpone cheese can be a fabulous alternative.
  • ¼ cup Butter (softened) Coconut oil could be an excellent choice for dairy-free.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Vanilla bean paste can elevate the flavor!
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Hot Fudge Topping Homemade chocolate sauce can be a healthier twist.
  • 1 cup Reese's Peanut Butter Cups (chopped) Any chocolate-peanut butter candy can be used as a replacement.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • hand mixer

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat the Oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine chocolate cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and large eggs. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix the peanut butter, powdered sugar, cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until creamy.
  5. Spoon dollops of the peanut butter mixture over the chocolate batter and swirl gently with a knife.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes until a skewer comes out with moist crumbs.
  7. Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
  8. Drizzle warm hot fudge topping over the cooled cake and sprinkle with chopped Reese's.
  9. Allow fudge to set for a few minutes before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure the baking pan is thoroughly greased to prevent sticking. Mix until just combined to achieve a light texture in the cake.

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