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Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake Recipe

Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake is a rich and gooey chocolate dessert that combines the decadence of chocolate cake mix, creamy peanut butter chips, and chopped peanut butter cups. Easy to assemble with no mixing required, it bakes into a luscious treat perfect for any occasion. Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an irresistible indulgence.

Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix (15.25 ounces)
  • 1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 1 cup peanut butter chips
  • 1 cup chopped peanut butter cups (plus more for topping)

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup melted butter

Optional Toppings

  • Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
  2. Make Pudding Layer: In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and milk until the mixture thickens slightly, about 2 minutes.
  3. Layer Pudding: Pour the thickened pudding mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out smoothly.
  4. Add Cake Mix: Sprinkle the dry chocolate cake mix evenly over the pudding layer without stirring, ensuring a uniform layer.
  5. Scatter Peanut Butter Additions: Evenly sprinkle peanut butter chips and chopped peanut butter cups over the dry cake mix layer.
  6. Drizzle Butter: Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top of all layers to help create the gooey, baked texture.
  7. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the top is set and slightly crisp.
  8. Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool for 10 to 15 minutes. Top with additional chopped peanut butter cups and serve warm, optionally with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Notes

  • This dessert is rich and gooey—best enjoyed warm for the melty peanut butter effect.
  • For a twist, try using dark chocolate cake mix for a deeper chocolate flavor.
  • Add a drizzle of warm peanut butter on top before serving for extra indulgence.
  • Let the cake cool slightly to help it set for easier cutting.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 square
  • Calories: 390
  • Sugar: 32g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

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