Description
This decadent Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake is a deliciously easy dessert that combines rich chocolate cake, creamy peanut butter, and gooey peanut butter cups for a treat that’s both indulgent and comforting. Perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or just because, this no-fuss dump cake will satisfy any sweet tooth!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 (3.9 oz) box instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 1 cup mini peanut butter cups, chopped
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped peanuts (optional)
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (for serving)
Instructions
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Preheat Oven:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Prepare Pudding:
- In a bowl, whisk pudding mix and milk until smooth. Let it thicken slightly.
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Assemble Cake Layers:
- Pour the prepared pudding into the greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the pudding layer.
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Add Toppings:
- Drizzle melted butter and peanut butter over the top, swirling gently with a knife.
- Scatter chopped peanut butter cups, chocolate chips, and chopped peanuts (if using) evenly over the surface.
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Bake:
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center remains slightly gooey.
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Serve Warm:
- Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes before serving warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!
Notes
- For an extra peanut butter flavor, use peanut butter chips instead of milk chocolate chips.
- Substitute chopped peanuts with crushed pretzels for added crunch.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg