Irresistible Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake Recipe Easy Dessert
This Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake combines gooey chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and a buttery topping for an indulgent dessert that’s easy to make and impossible to resist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup mini peanut butter cups or chopped regular-sized peanut butter cups
- 1 box instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups milk (whole milk recommended)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your baking dish lightly with butter or non-stick spray.
- Spread the peanut butter cups evenly across the bottom of the dish. Use whole mini cups or chop larger ones into smaller pieces.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the chocolate pudding mix and milk until smooth. Pour the pudding mixture over the peanut butter cups in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle the chocolate cake mix evenly over the pudding layer. Make sure to cover the entire surface without mixing.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the top of the cake mix, ensuring even coverage. Do not stir.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the cake is set. The edges should start to pull away slightly from the pan.
- Let the cake cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. Top with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
[‘Do not overmix the layers; this is key to achieving the dump cake texture.’, ‘Use room temperature milk and butter for smoother mixing.’, ‘Choose high-quality peanut butter cups for the best flavor.’, ‘Bake on the middle rack for even heat distribution.’, ‘Let the cake cool slightly before serving to allow the layers to set.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
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