Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake
A gooey and indulgent dessert that combines chocolate cake with creamy peanut butter and swirls of cream cheese, creating a delightful chaos of flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 eggs
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup peanut butter chips
- Optional: handful of chopped peanuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix together the chocolate cake mix, eggs, and melted butter until combined.
- Spread the cake mixture into the bottom of the baking dish.
- In another bowl, mix together the cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth.
- Add in the powdered sugar and milk, mixing until combined.
- Drop dollops of the peanut butter mixture over the cake layer and gently swirl with a knife.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips and peanut butter chips on top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the edges are brown and the center is slightly wobbly.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm for maximum gooeyness.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. For best taste, warm individual pieces in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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