🍫 Chocolate Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake
A rich, decadent dessert featuring moist chocolate cake with a creamy peanut butter cheesecake swirl, finished with melty chocolate chips and mini Reese’s cups. Perfect for every chocolate and peanut butter lover!
🛒 Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus the ingredients listed on the box)
For the Peanut Butter Swirl
- 1/2 cup butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Toppings
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the chocolate cake batter according to the package directions.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and pour the cake batter into the pan.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter.
- Add the softened cream cheese, creamy peanut butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually stir in the powdered sugar until fully combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the peanut butter mixture evenly over the chocolate cake batter.
- Sprinkle the chocolate chips and mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups over the top.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the cake is set and the center is slightly gooey.
- Remove from the oven and let the cake cool for a few minutes before serving.
🍽️ Serving Suggestion
Serve warm on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat. Enjoy! 🍫🥜