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Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake

Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake - Decadent Bliss in Every Bite

Indulge in the delightful Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake, combining chocolate cake and creamy peanut butter for an irresistible dessert experience.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Chocolate Cake Mix (dry) Use gluten-free cake mix for a gluten-free option.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (melted) Do not substitute.
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk None suggested.
For the Peanut Butter Layer
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Use crunchy peanut butter for texture or sunflower seed butter for nut-free option.
For the Chocolate Additions
  • 1 cup Chopped Peanut Butter Cups Reese’s Pieces can also work.
  • 1/2 cup Milk Chocolate Chips Swap with dark chocolate chips for bolder taste.
For Serving
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream or Vanilla Ice Cream Consider sprinkling sea salt for added flavor.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Spread a layer of creamy peanut butter evenly across the bottom of the greased baking dish.
  3. Sprinkle half of your chopped peanut butter cups over the peanut butter layer.
  4. Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the peanut butter cups.
  5. Spread the dry chocolate cake mix over the layered ingredients.
  6. Pour the melted unsalted butter evenly over the top of the dry cake mix.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining chopped peanut butter cups and milk chocolate chips over the top.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the edges are slightly crisped and the center is bubbly.
  9. Allow the cake to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Keep peanut butter and butter at room temperature for easier spreading. Monitor baking time closely to avoid overbaking. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

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