Reese’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cake Layer
01 -
1 box dark chocolate fudge cake mix
→ Frosting Layer
02 -
8 oz cream cheese, softened
03 -
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
04 -
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
05 -
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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4 cups powdered sugar
→ Toppings
07 -
1/2 cup chocolate chips
08 -
1 cup miniature Reese's peanut butter cups, halved
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Vanilla ice cream, for serving
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
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In a large mixing bowl, prepare the chocolate cake mix according to package instructions (typically adding oil, eggs, and water). Whisk until smooth.
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Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
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In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, butter, peanut butter, and vanilla extract. Mix with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
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Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition until fully incorporated.
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Spread the peanut butter cream cheese frosting evenly over the cake batter in the baking dish. Sprinkle chocolate chips over the frosting layer and scatter halved Reese's peanut butter cups over the top, pressing them slightly into the frosting.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool on a wire rack.
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Once cooled, cut the cake into slices. Serve each slice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate indulgence.
# Notes:
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Customize with chopped nuts for added crunch, or use a gluten-free cake mix for a gluten-free version. Store leftovers in the refrigerator and reheat individual slices as desired.