A Reese’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Earthquake Cake is a delicious and indulgent dessert that combines the flavors of Reese’s peanut butter cups with a rich chocolate cake. It’s called an “earthquake cake” because the toppings create a fissured and marbled appearance, resembling the aftermath of an earthquake. Here’s how you can make it:
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Peanut Butter Layer:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup powdered sugar
For the Topping:
- 1 cup Reese’s peanut butter cups, chopped into small pieces
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×9-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the peanut butter, melted butter, and powdered sugar until well combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the peanut butter mixture onto the cake batter in the pan. Use a knife or a toothpick to gently swirl the peanut butter mixture into the cake batter, creating a marbled effect.
- Sprinkle the chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups, chocolate chips, and chopped nuts (if using) evenly over the top of the cake.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs attached.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before serving.
- Serve your Reese’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Earthquake Cake warm or at room temperature. It’s great on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
This cake is a delightful combination of chocolate and peanut butter, making it a perfect dessert for Reese’s lovers. Enjoy!
