Description
A decadent and gooey dessert cake loaded with Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, chocolate, and cream cheese for a rich ‘earthquake’ effect.
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box: eggs, oil, water)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup peanut butter chips
- 12–15 Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare chocolate cake mix according to package directions. Pour batter into prepared pan.
- In a medium bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, melted butter, powdered sugar, and peanut butter until smooth.
- Dollop the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter in spoonfuls. Do not spread — leave uneven for the ‘earthquake’ effect.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, and chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups evenly over the top.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, until the edges are set but the center remains gooey.
- Cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm for a melty texture or chilled for a fudgy texture.
Notes
- Do not overbake — the gooey center is what makes it an ‘earthquake’ cake.
- You can use mini Reese’s or mix in Reese’s Pieces for extra crunch.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream for the ultimate indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American