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Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake: A Decadent Dessert Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake is a decadent and easy-to-make dessert that combines rich chocolate cake mix, creamy peanut butter, instant pudding, and chopped peanut butter cups for a delightful treat. With layers of chocolate pudding, cake mix, peanut butter, and chocolate chips baked to perfection, it offers a fudgy texture and irresistible flavor. Perfect for chocolate and peanut butter lovers, this dump cake requires minimal prep and is delicious served warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix (about 15.25 oz)
  • 1 (3.9 oz) box instant chocolate pudding mix

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter (slightly warmed)
  • ½ cup butter, melted

Toppings

  • 1 cup mini peanut butter cups, chopped
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • ½ cup chopped peanuts (optional for crunch)

To Serve

  • Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare Pudding Layer: In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and 2 cups of whole milk until thickened, about 2 minutes. Pour this pudding mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  3. Add Cake Mix: Evenly sprinkle the dry chocolate cake mix over the pudding layer without stirring, creating separate layers.
  4. Drizzle Peanut Butter: Slightly warm the creamy peanut butter to make it easier to drizzle. Then drizzle it evenly over the dry cake mix layer.
  5. Add Butter: Drizzle the melted butter evenly across the top of the cake mix and peanut butter layer to help it bake cohesively.
  6. Top with Mix-Ins: Sprinkle the chopped mini peanut butter cups, milk chocolate chips, and the optional chopped peanuts evenly over the top to add texture and extra flavor.
  7. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly around the edges.
  8. Serve: Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly. Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent dessert experience.

Notes

  • Do not stir the layers once they are assembled; this layering is key to the dump cake texture.
  • Warming the peanut butter slightly makes drizzling much easier and ensures even distribution.
  • For a crunchier texture, add the optional chopped peanuts or substitute with chopped roasted peanuts.
  • This dessert is best served warm but can be reheated gently if made ahead.
  • Use full-fat milk and butter for the richest flavor, but substitutes can be made for dietary preferences.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/peanut-butter-cup-dump-cake-a-decadent-dessert-recipe/