Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Earthquake Cake
A delightful blend of chocolate cake and creamy peanut butter, topped with candy and rich cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup Reese’s pieces
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- Combine the chocolate cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs in a large bowl. Mix until well combined.
- Beat the softened cream cheese, peanut butter, and powdered sugar in another bowl until smooth.
- Pour half of the chocolate cake batter into the prepared pan.
- Spoon dollops of the cream cheese mixture over the batter.
- Sprinkle Reese’s pieces and chocolate chips on top.
- Pour the remaining chocolate cake batter over the top.
- Use a knife to swirl the batter and cream cheese mixture slightly.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
Consider using sugar-free alternatives for a healthier version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg