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Earthquake Cake Recipe with Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

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A rich, gooey chocolate cake layered with shredded coconut, pecans, and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, topped with swirls of cream cheese frosting for a visually stunning and indulgent dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 box chocolate cake mix
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup water
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your 9×13-inch baking pan generously or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Spread the shredded coconut evenly across the bottom of the pan, followed by the chopped pecans.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, prepare the chocolate cake batter by combining the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Mix according to the package instructions until smooth.
  4. Pour the cake batter over the coconut and pecans in the pan, spreading it out evenly.
  5. In a separate medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until creamy. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and continue mixing until smooth and fluffy.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter. Use a knife or spatula to swirl it lightly into the batter, leaving visible swirls.
  7. Sprinkle the chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and chocolate chips evenly over the top.
  8. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the edges are set and the middle is slightly gooey. The “earthquake” cracks will appear as it bakes.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

[‘Use room temperature ingredients for even mixing.’, ‘Don’t over-swirl the cream cheese mixture to maintain visible cracks.’, ‘Cool the cake before serving to allow the layers to set.’, ‘Customize the mix-ins with your favorite candies or chocolate chips.’, ‘Chill the cake in the fridge for cleaner slices.’]

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Keywords: Earthquake Cake, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Chocolate Cake, Cream Cheese Frosting, Gooey Dessert

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