Prepare to revolutionize your dessert game with the most mind-blowing cake you've ever tasted! Imagine a decadent chocolate cake that combines the irresistible crunch of potato chips, the creamy richness of Reese's cups, and a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors that will make your taste buds do a happy dance. This isn't just a cake - it's a culinary adventure that breaks all the traditional dessert rules and creates a masterpiece that will have everyone begging for your secret recipe!
Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 1 hrs
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup crushed potato chips
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup crushed Reese's cups
- 1 cup frosting
- Extra crushed potato chips for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan thoroughly with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, milk, eggs, and peanut butter. Mix with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until smooth and well blended.
- Fold in the crushed potato chips and half of the crushed Reese's cups into the cake batter, stirring gently to distribute evenly throughout the mixture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula to ensure uniform thickness.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the cake - it should come out clean with just a few moist crumbs.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan for about 45 minutes to an hour.
- Once cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top of the cake using an offset spatula or knife.
- Sprinkle the remaining crushed Reese's cups and extra crushed potato chips over the frosted cake for added texture and decoration.
- Slice into 12 equal servings and serve at room temperature. For best flavor, allow the cake to sit for 30 minutes after frosting to let the flavors meld together.
Tips
- Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing to ensure a smooth, even batter.
- Crush the potato chips and Reese's cups into small, but not powdery, pieces to maintain texture.
- Don't overmix the batter - mix just until ingredients are combined to keep the cake light and fluffy.
- Use an offset spatula for perfectly smooth frosting application.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting to prevent melting and sliding.
- For extra indulgence, slightly warm the cake before serving to enhance the chocolate and peanut butter flavors.
- Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days for maximum freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
