Reese’s Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake

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Ingredients

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix + ingredients to prepare (per package directions)
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, chopped
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Prepare the chocolate cake batter according to the package instructions. Pour into the greased pan.
  3. In a medium bowl, beat together melted butter, cream cheese, peanut butter, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese-peanut butter mixture evenly over the cake batter. Do not stir—it will create the “earthquake” effect as it bakes.
  5. Sprinkle chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and peanut butter chips over the top.
  6. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the cake is set but still slightly gooey in the center.
  7. Allow to cool for at least 20 minutes before cutting into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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