Description
Reese’s Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake is a decadent chocolate cake layered with creamy peanut butter, Reese’s peanut butter cups, and chocolate chips, finished with a luscious sweetened condensed milk drizzle.
Ingredients
- 1 box (450 g) chocolate cake mix (or homemade chocolate cake for a richer flavor)
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil (can substitute with melted coconut oil for a tropical twist)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup (250 g) creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup (170 g) Reese’s peanut butter cups, chopped (mini Reese’s recommended for intense flavor)
- 1 cup (175 g) chocolate chips (dark chocolate adds depth)
- 1 cup (240 ml) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package instructions (or bake your homemade chocolate cake).
- Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan.
- Drop spoonfuls of peanut butter evenly over the batter.
- Sprinkle chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups and chocolate chips on top.
- Pour the remaining cake batter over the peanut butter and candy mixture, spreading gently to cover.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
- Remove from oven and drizzle with sweetened condensed milk. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar for garnish.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use mini Reese’s cups for a better distribution throughout the cake.
- For extra gooeyness, slightly underbake the cake by 3–5 minutes.
- Refrigerate leftovers; cake tastes even better the next day as flavors meld together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American