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Reeses Chocolate Peanut Butter

Reeses Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake: 1 Heavenly Dessert

  • Author: Anna
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Reese’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake recipe delivers a rich, moist chocolate cake layered with a gooey peanut butter filling and topped with chocolate chips and chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups. It’s a simple yet impressive dessert perfect for any occasion.

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
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup Reese’s peanut butter cups, chopped
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine chocolate cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, mix creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and salt until creamy.
  4. Pour half of the chocolate cake batter into the prepared pan.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of the peanut butter mixture over the chocolate batter. Swirl slightly with a knife.
  6. Pour the remaining chocolate cake batter over the peanut butter layer.
  7. Sprinkle chocolate chips and chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups on top.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool the cake in the pan for 20-30 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  10. Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.
  • Do not overmix the cake batter.
  • Enhance chocolate flavor with a pinch of espresso powder.
  • Customize toppings with crushed nuts or chocolate sauce.
  • For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free chocolate cake mix.
  • For a vegan version, use a vegan cake mix and egg substitutes.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 450 kcal
  • Sugar: N/A
  • Sodium: N/A
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: N/A
  • Unsaturated Fat: N/A
  • Trans Fat: N/A
  • Carbohydrates: N/A
  • Fiber: N/A
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: N/A

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