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Reese’s Peanut Butter Pound Cake

Heavenly Reese’s Peanut Butter Pound Cake for Sweet Moments

A delicious Reese’s Peanut Butter Pound Cake that perfectly balances creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate flavors.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Butter softened; substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free option
  • 1 cup Smooth Peanut Butter or crunchy peanut butter for extra texture
  • 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar or dark brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 4 large Eggs room temperature
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour substitute with gluten-free blends as needed
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder or adjust with baking soda if necessary
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Buttermilk substitute with milk plus vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1 cup Mini Reese's Cups chopped
  • 1 cup Milk Chocolate Chips or dark chocolate for richer flavor
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter Baking Chips
For the Chocolate Glaze
  • 1 cup Milk Chocolate Chips or dark chocolate
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream or milk for lighter glaze
  • 1/4 cup Smooth Peanut Butter no-stir preferred

Equipment

  • Bundt pan
  • Electric Mixer
  • mixing bowls
  • spatula
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and coat a bundt pan with baking spray or butter and flour.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together butter, peanut butter, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
  3. Gradually add granulated and brown sugars, mixing until fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition.
  5. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl, then add to the wet mixture alternating with buttermilk.
  6. Fold in mini Reese's cups, milk chocolate chips, and peanut butter chips.
  7. Pour batter into the bundt pan and bake for 1 to 1.5 hours, checking for doneness.
  8. Cool in the bundt pan for 20 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. For the glaze, microwave chocolate chips, heavy cream, and peanut butter until melted and smooth.
  10. Drizzle over the cooled cake, optionally garnishing with reserved chopped Reese's cups.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 600IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Use room-temperature ingredients for a better texture and don't overmix to keep the cake light and fluffy.

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