Description
A gooey, chocolatey, peanut butter-packed dessert explosion with Reese’s cups, melty chocolate chips, and a creamy peanut butter swirl!
Ingredients
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1 box chocolate cake mix (plus ingredients to prepare)
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½ cup melted butter
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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½ cup peanut butter
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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4 cups powdered sugar
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½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1 cup mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, halved
Instructions
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Preheat Oven:
Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch glass baking dish. -
Prepare Cake Batter:
Mix the chocolate cake batter according to box instructions. Pour into baking dish. -
Make Peanut Butter Mixture:
Beat cream cheese and melted butter until smooth. Add peanut butter and vanilla; beat until creamy. Gradually mix in powdered sugar until fluffy. -
Assemble the Cake:
Spoon the peanut butter mixture over the cake batter (do not mix). Sprinkle chocolate chips and halved Reese’s cups over the top. -
Bake:
Bake for 45–55 minutes, until the center is just set. The cake will be gooey — that’s perfect!
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Cool and Serve:
Let cool for at least 15 minutes. Serve warm for maximum gooeyness.
Notes
Top with more Reese’s cups or a drizzle of warm peanut butter for extra indulgence!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45–55 minutes