Reese’s Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake

Reese’s Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake

🧾 Ingredients

• 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened

• ½ cup butter, melted

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1½ cups mini Reese’s cups, chopped

• 1 cup chocolate chips (optional but recommended)

• ½ cup peanut butter chips (optional)

🥣 Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
   Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. Prepare cake batter according to the package directions and pour it evenly into the pan.

3. Make the peanut butter swirl
   In a bowl, mix peanut butter, powdered sugar, cream cheese, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.

4. Assemble

   • Spoon the peanut butter mixture randomly over the cake batter.

   • Sprinkle Reese’s pieces, chocolate chips, and peanut butter chips over the top.

   • Lightly swirl with a knife (don’t overmix).

5. Bake for 40–45 minutes
   The center should be slightly gooey and the top cracked.

6. Cool for at least 20 minutes before serving.

🍽️ Serving Ideas

• Serve warm with vanilla ice cream

• Drizzle with chocolate or peanut butter sauce

• Dust lightly with powdered sugar

⭐ Tips

• Don’t overbake—earthquake cakes are meant to be gooey.

• For extra peanut butter flavor, add a drizzle of melted peanut butter after baking.