Prepare your taste buds for a seismic event of flavor with our Reese’s Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake Explosion. This divine dessert combines layers of rich chocolate cake, velvety peanut butter, and an explosion of chocolate chips and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.
Despite its earthquake-like appearance, this cake promises not destruction, but pure delight for your senses. Get ready to experience the ultimate fusion of chocolate and peanut butter bliss!
Serving: 12
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 box of chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients needed to prepare: eggs, oil, water)
- 1/2 cup of melted butter
- 1 package (8 ounces) of cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup of creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 4 cups of powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup of mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, halved
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch glass baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the package instructions and pour it into the prepared baking dish. Set aside (do not bake yet).
- In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the melted butter and softened cream cheese together until smooth and creamy.
- Add the creamy peanut butter and vanilla extract to the bowl, and continue beating until well combined and smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar to the bowl, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Scoop the peanut butter mixture on top of the unbaked chocolate cake batter in the baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips and halved mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups over the peanut butter layer.
- Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes or until the center of the cake is set.
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before serving.
Conclusion:
Indulge in the decadent deliciousness of our Reese’s Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake Explosion! This dessert isn’t just a cake; it’s a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes the taste buds and ignites the senses. Picture layers of moist chocolate cake, swirled with velvety peanut butter goodness, and studded with bursts of rich chocolate chips and irresistible Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. Each bite is a symphony of flavors and textures that dance on your palate, leaving you longing for just one more taste.
Despite its dramatic appearance, this cake is more than just a visual spectacle. It’s a celebration of sweetness and satisfaction, a treat that brings joy and delight with every forkful. Whether you’re sharing it with friends at a gathering or savoring it quietly at home, this dessert transforms any moment into a special occasion.
So, gather your loved ones and prepare to embark on a journey of pure dessert bliss. With our Reese’s Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake Explosion, you’re not just enjoying a dessert; you’re creating memories that will last a lifetime. So go ahead, take a slice, and let the magic unfold. After all, life is sweeter when you’re indulging in the finer things, and this cake is the epitome of sweet perfection.
Source of the picture : kitchen fun with my sons
