Description
Indulge in the delightful layers of our Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake, a rich and gooey dessert that combines chocolate and creamy peanut butter into an irresistible treat. This easy-to-make cake requires just one bowl and is perfect for gatherings or cozy family dinners. With its decadent flavor profile and customizable toppings, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Serve it warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a comforting finish to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 (3.9 oz) box instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup mini peanut butter cups, chopped
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped peanuts for crunch
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and whole milk until smooth. Let it thicken for about 5 minutes.
- Pour the pudding evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the dry chocolate cake mix over the pudding layer.
- Drizzle melted butter and creamy peanut butter on top, gently swirling them without fully mixing.
- Scatter chopped mini peanut butter cups and milk chocolate chips over the top, pressing them lightly into the batter.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until edges are set but the center remains slightly gooey.
- Allow cooling for about 10 minutes before serving warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of cake (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for smoother mixing. Customize with nuts or different types of chocolate chips for unique flavors.