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Delicious Reese's Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake topped with chocolate and peanut butter

Reese's Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake

A gooey dessert that combines rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cake
  • 1 box chocolate cake mix Use your favorite brand.
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs At room temperature.
For the peanut butter topping
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
For the toppings
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch cake pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until well combined.
  3. Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan.
  4. In another bowl, mix together the peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Drop spoonfuls of the peanut butter mixture over the cake batter.
  5. Use a knife to swirl the peanut butter mixture into the batter gently.
  6. Sprinkle chocolate chips and chopped Reese's Peanut Butter Cups over the top.
Baking
  1. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Allow to cool before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25g

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature, with ice cream or drizzled chocolate syrup. Store in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze slices for up to three months. Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Do not overmix the batter.

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