Chocolate Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake

Ingredients:

• 1 Box Dark Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix (plus required oil, eggs, and water)
• 8 oz Softened cream cheese
• 1/2 Cup softened butter
• 1/2 Cup Creamy peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 Cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 Cup chocolate chips
• 1 Cup miniature Reese’s peanut butter cups, unwrapped and cut in halves

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, prepare the dark chocolate fudge cake mix according to the package instructions. Pour the cake batter into the greased baking dish and set aside.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, butter, peanut butter, and vanilla extract until well combined. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until all 4 cups are incorporated.
4. Drop spoonfuls of the peanut butter mixture onto the chocolate cake batter in the baking dish and lightly spread it around.
5. Sprinkle the halved Reese’s peanut butter cups and chocolate chips evenly over the top of the cake batter.
6. Bake for about 45-50 minutes, checking the center with a toothpick after 45 minutes to ensure it comes out clean.
7. Serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Enjoy your Chocolate Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake!