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Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Earthquake Cake


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  • Author: mealstomake
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A decadent chocolate cake filled with creamy peanut butter and topped with Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and chocolate chips.


Ingredients

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  • 1 box chocolate cake mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. Combine the chocolate cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs in a large mixing bowl until well mixed.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
  4. Mix the creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar in another bowl until smooth, then drop spoonfuls over the cake batter.
  5. Swirl the peanut butter mixture into the batter gently with a knife.
  6. Sprinkle the chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and chocolate chips over the top.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes and check doneness with a toothpick.
  8. Cool in the pan before slicing into squares and serve.

Notes

Avoid overmixing the batter and ensure ingredients like eggs and peanut butter are at room temperature for better integration.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg