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Homemade Reese’s Peanut Butter Earthquake recipe

Homemade Reese’s Peanut Butter Earthquake recipe
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This Homemade Reese’s Peanut Butter Earthquake is a decadent dessert featuring a rich chocolate cake base swirled with a creamy peanut butter cream cheese filling, studded with semi-sweet chocolate chips and chopped miniature Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. The marbled effect adds visual appeal while offering layers of chocolatey and peanut buttery goodness in every bite. Perfect for holidays, special occasions, or an indulgent treat.

Ingredients

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Chocolate Cake Base

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix
  • Eggs (as required by cake mix package)
  • Vegetable oil (as required by cake mix package)
  • Water (as required by cake mix package)

Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Filling

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 to 4 cups powdered sugar

Toppings

  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 to 1 cup miniature Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven according to the instructions on the chocolate cake mix box. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix and Pour Cake Batter: Prepare the chocolate cake batter following the package directions, using the recommended amounts of eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Once mixed, pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan ensuring a consistent layer.
  3. Make Peanut Butter Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the melted unsalted butter, softened cream cheese, creamy peanut butter, and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy without lumps.
  4. Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually incorporate powdered sugar starting with 2 cups, beating until combined. Add more powdered sugar up to 4 cups as needed, until the filling achieves a thick, slightly fluffy consistency that holds its shape when dolloped.
  5. Combine Filling and Cake Batter: Drop spoonfuls of the peanut butter cream cheese filling evenly over the chocolate cake batter in the pan. Using a knife or skewer, gently swirl the filling through the cake batter to create a marbled, earthquake-like pattern without fully blending.
  6. Add Toppings: Sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the swirled batter and then scatter the chopped miniature Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups on top, distributing them uniformly.
  7. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake according to the cake mix package instructions, typically for 35 to 40 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick near the center – it should come out with moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  8. Cool and Serve: Remove the pan from the oven and let the cake cool completely on a wire rack. Cooling fully will help achieve clean slices when serving. Once cooled, cut into pieces and enjoy the rich, peanut buttery chocolate dessert.

Notes

  • You can adjust the amount of powdered sugar in the filling to your preferred sweetness and thickness.
  • For a stronger peanut butter flavor, increase the peanut butter quantity slightly.
  • Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature to avoid lumps in the filling.
  • Use miniature Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups as larger ones can disrupt the texture balance.
  • This cake can be stored covered at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
  • For easier cutting, chill the cake slightly before slicing.

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