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Chocolate Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 450
A rich and gooey dessert combining chocolate, peanut butter, and cream cheese for a decadent treat.

Ingredients

Cake Mix

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix

Cream Cheese Mixture

  • 1 package softened cream cheese
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter

Chocolate Chips

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Eggs

  • 3 large large eggs

Water or Milk

  • 1 cup water or milk

Vegetable Oil

  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch pan.
  • Mix cake mix, eggs, water or milk, and oil until smooth. Pour half into the pan.
  • Combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and peanut butter until smooth. Drop over batter, then add remaining batter and swirl.
  • Sprinkle chocolate chips on top and bake for 30-35 minutes. Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

For best results, use softened cream cheese and do not overmix the batter.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Keyword: cake, chocolate, peanut butter