**3. Make the peanut butter cream cheese mixture:**
In a separate bowl, beat together cream cheese, butter, and peanut butter until smooth. Gradually mix in powdered sugar until creamy and thick.
**4. Drop and swirl:**
Drop spoonfuls of the peanut butter mixture over the cake batter. Don’t worry about perfection — just swirl it lightly with a knife for that “earthquake” effect.
**5. Add the candy:**
Sprinkle the Reese’s Pieces and halved peanut butter cups evenly over the top. Press some down slightly into the batter.
**6. Bake:**
Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the cake is mostly set but still a little gooey in the center. (That gooeyness is part of the magic.)
**7. Cool slightly & serve:**
Let it cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing — if you can wait! Serve warm for maximum gooey goodness.
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### Tips & Variations
* **Add chopped pretzels or peanuts** for extra crunch.
* **Want it even richer?** Drizzle with chocolate or peanut butter sauce before serving.
* **Serve à la mode:** A scoop of vanilla ice cream on top is *chef’s kiss*.
* **Use different candy:** Swap in M\&Ms, chopped Snickers, or whatever you love!
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### Final Thoughts
**Reese’s Peanut Butter Earthquake Cake** is not your average dessert — it’s over-the-top in the *best* way possible. Perfectly gooey, loaded with candy, and full of peanut butter-chocolate bliss, it’s the kind of treat people won’t stop talking about. So go ahead and print it, pin it, or write it on a sticky note and stick it to your fridge…
Because seriously — **DON’T LOSE THIS!!!**
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