Crockpot Reese’s Cake

Crockpot Reese’s Cake is a chocolate cake cooked in a slow cooker, with peanut butter and Reese’s pieces mixed right into the batter. It is worth making because the slow cooker handles the baking while you take care of other things. As it cooks, your kitchen fills with the smell of warm chocolate and peanut butter. A soft cake, candy pieces, and chocolate frosting come together in every bite. Make Crockpot Reese’s Cake for a relaxed weekend dessert, a family treat, or any time you want a simple chocolate dessert without turning on the oven.

Why You’ll Love This Crockpot Reese’s Cake

• Simple ingredients: A box of chocolate cake mix gives you an easy starting point.
• Hands-off cooking: The crock-pot cooks the cake on low while you work on other things.
• Peanut butter center: Peanut butter and Reese’s pieces add a creamy, candy-filled texture.
• Chocolate topping: Chocolate frosting adds a smooth finish after the cake cools slightly.
• Warm dessert: Serve it warm straight from the slow cooker for a cozy treat.

How To Make Crockpot Reese’s Cake

Mix the chocolate cake mix with the eggs, water, and vegetable oil until the batter is smooth. Stir in the peanut butter and Reese’s pieces, then pour everything into a greased crock-pot. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours, checking the center with a toothpick. When the cake is done, let it cool slightly before spreading the chocolate frosting on top.

Ingredients

• 1 box chocolate cake mix
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1 cup Reese’s pieces
• 1 tub chocolate frosting

Directions

1. Grease the inside of the crock-pot.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil.
3. Mix until smooth.
4. Stir in the peanut butter and Reese’s pieces until well combined.
5. Pour the batter into the greased crock-pot.
6. Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. When the cake is done, allow it to cool slightly.
8. Spread the chocolate frosting over the top.
9. Serve warm and enjoy!

How To Serve Crockpot Reese’s Cake

Serve Crockpot Reese’s Cake warm with a spoonful of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The cool, creamy topping works well with the warm chocolate cake and peanut butter.

For extra crunch, sprinkle a few additional Reese’s pieces over the frosting if you have them on hand. You can also add a drizzle of warmed peanut butter, but keep the frosting as the main topping.

This dessert fits casual family dinners, weekend baking, and potluck-style meals. Cut or spoon out portions directly from the slow cooker, then serve with cold milk, coffee, or a simple glass of water.

How To Store Crockpot Reese’s Cake

Let the cake cool, then cover the crock-pot insert or move the leftovers to an airtight container. Store Crockpot Reese’s Cake in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.

To reheat, warm an individual portion until heated through. You can also enjoy the cake cold if you prefer a firmer texture. If the frosting becomes firm in the refrigerator, let the portion sit briefly before serving.

The recipe does not give freezer instructions, so freezing is not included as a tested storage option here. For the best texture, make only what you plan to serve within the refrigerator storage time.

Tips For Making Crockpot Reese’s Cake

• Grease the crock-pot well: Coat the inside before adding the batter so the cake is easier to scoop out.
• Mix the batter until smooth: Make sure the cake mix, eggs, water, and oil are blended before adding the peanut butter and candy.
• Fold in the candy gently: Stir until the Reese’s pieces are spread through the batter without overmixing.
• Keep the lid covered: The cake needs the covered slow cooker to cook properly on low.
• Check the center: Insert a toothpick into the middle after 3 hours. Continue cooking until it comes out clean.
• Cool before frosting: Let the cake cool slightly so the chocolate frosting spreads more easily across the top.

Variations

• Ingredient swap: Use another chocolate-flavored cake mix if you do not have the listed chocolate cake mix.
• Add-in option: Stir in another peanut butter candy or chocolate candy instead of, or along with, the Reese’s pieces.
• Different cooking method: For an oven version, follow the baking directions on the cake mix box rather than using the crock-pot directions. The result may have a different texture and cooking time.

FAQs

What Is Crockpot Reese’s Cake?

Crockpot Reese’s Cake is a chocolate cake made with cake mix, peanut butter, and Reese’s pieces. The batter cooks on low in a greased crock-pot, then gets a layer of chocolate frosting after it cools slightly.

Can I Make This Cake Without Peanut Butter?

Peanut butter is one of the main ingredients in this recipe, so leaving it out will change the texture and flavor. You can try another nut or seed butter, but the finished cake may not turn out exactly the same.

Can I Make Crockpot Reese’s Cake Ahead Of Time?

Yes, you can cook the cake ahead and let it cool before covering it. Keep it in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days, and add or keep the chocolate frosting on top before serving.

How Do I Know When The Cake Is Done?

After the cake has cooked on low for 3-4 hours, insert a toothpick into the center. It is ready when the toothpick comes out clean.

Can I Double This Recipe?

The recipe does not provide instructions for doubling, and adding more batter can affect how evenly the cake cooks. For the most reliable result, make one batch at a time unless your crock-pot manufacturer gives specific guidance for larger amounts.

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