This cake is so decadent, rich and delicious, it'll knock you off of your feet. It's at its best when served warm with ice cream.
1 box Dark Chocolate Fudge Cake mix with oil, eggs and water
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. creamy peanut butter
1 t. vanilla extract
4 c. powdered sugar, divided
1/2 c. chocolate chips
1 c. mini- Reese's peanut butter cups, cut into halves
vanilla ice cream, for serving
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with a non-stick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, mix together the ingredients for the cake. Pour cake mixture into the prepared baking dish; set aside.
In a separate bowl, mix together the cream cheese, butter, peanut butter and vanilla until well mixed.
Mix in the powdered sugar, 1 c. at a time, until all 4 cups have been added.
Add the peanut butter mixture in spoonfuls to the cake mix; spread around evenly. Sprinkle the peanut butter Cup halves and chocolate chips on top.
Bake for 45-50 minutes. Check the center after 45 minutes with a wooden toothpick to see if it's done.
Serve while still warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.