Irresistibly Gooey Reese's Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake
Rich, gooey chocolate and peanut butter cake loaded with Reese's cups, whipped topping, and silky chocolate drizzle.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix plus ingredients listed on package
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 10 Reese's peanut butter cups chopped
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to the temperature directed on the chocolate cake mix box.
- Prepare the chocolate cake batter according to the package instructions.
- Grease a 13x9 inch baking dish and pour the prepared cake batter into the pan, spreading it into an even layer.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the peanut butter and powdered sugar until thick and smooth.
- Drop spoonfuls of the peanut butter mixture evenly over the surface of the cake batter without swirling.
- Sprinkle the chopped Reese's peanut butter cups evenly over the top.
- Bake the cake according to the package time, about 30 to 35 minutes, until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into a chocolate spot comes out with moist crumbs but no wet batter.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 15 to 20 minutes so it is warm but no longer hot.
- Spread the whipped topping gently over the surface of the warm cake.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the chocolate chips, butter, and heavy cream, stirring constantly until melted and smooth.
- Drizzle the warm chocolate mixture over the whipped topping.
- Let the cake sit for a few minutes to set, then slice into 12 squares and serve.
Notes
- Use a dark or milk chocolate cake mix based on your flavor preference.
- For cleaner slices, chill the cake briefly after drizzling, then bring to room temperature before serving.
- For cleaner slices, chill the cake briefly after drizzling, then bring to room temperature before serving.