Ingredients
– 1 box chocolate cake mix
– 1 cup water
– 1/2 cup vegetable oil
– 3 large eggs
– 1 cup creamy peanut butter
– 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 1 cup chocolate chips
– 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Equipment Needed
– Large mixing bowl
– Hand mixer or stand mixer
– 9×13 inch baking pan
– Rubber spatula
– Measuring cups and spoons
Step-by-Step Instructions
Making this Reese’s Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake is as enjoyable as eating it! First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until well blended; I usually use my hand mixer for about two minutes on low speed. The smell of chocolate wafting through my kitchen at this point is heavenly! Pour half of the batter into the greased baking pan, making sure it’s even. Next, in another mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese, peanut butter, and powdered sugar until smooth. Spread this mixture evenly over the first layer of chocolate batter. It’s okay if it looks a little messy; that’s part of the cake’s charm! (See the next page below to continue steps…)