Description
A delightful treat that combines rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter with a moist texture and gooey center.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth.
- Pour the chocolate cake batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and peanut butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until fluffy.
- Drop spoonfuls of the peanut butter mixture over the chocolate cake batter and swirl gently with a knife.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips over the top of the cake batter and peanut butter mixture.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
- For longer storage, refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.
- Reheat individual slices in the microwave for about 15-20 seconds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Chocolate Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake, dessert, cake, chocolate, peanut butter