Description
This Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake is the ultimate indulgent dessert, combining creamy peanut butter, rich chocolate, and a buttery cake topping. It’s the perfect sweet treat for any occasion, and it comes together effortlessly in just a few simple steps. Whether you serve it with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
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1 box chocolate cake mix
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1 (3.9 oz) box instant chocolate pudding mix
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2 cups whole milk
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½ cup creamy peanut butter
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½ cup butter, melted
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1 cup mini peanut butter cups, chopped
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1 cup milk chocolate chips
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½ cup chopped peanuts (optional for crunch)
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Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (for serving)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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In a bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and milk until thickened, about 2 minutes. Pour this mixture into the prepared baking dish.
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Evenly sprinkle the dry chocolate cake mix over the pudding layer—do not stir.
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Warm the peanut butter slightly and drizzle it over the cake mix layer.
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Drizzle the melted butter evenly across the top.
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Sprinkle the chopped peanut butter cups, chocolate chips, and peanuts (if using) on top.
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Bake for 35–40 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
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Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
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Make sure not to mix the layers; let the cake bake into the layers naturally.
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Feel free to use any type of chocolate chips or peanut butter cups you prefer.
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For a crunchier texture, add peanuts or another nut of your choice.
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The dump cake can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg