Description
Indulge in this irresistibly gooey Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake, a simple yet decadent dessert combining rich chocolate cake mix, creamy peanut butter chips, and chunks of peanut butter cups baked to perfection. Best served warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this dump cake is an easy crowd-pleaser perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (15.25 ounces)
- 1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
Wet Ingredients & Mix-ins
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup peanut butter chips
- 1 cup chopped peanut butter cups (plus more for topping)
- 1/2 cup melted butter
For Serving (Optional)
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare the baking dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Make the pudding layer: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and milk until the mixture thickens slightly, about 2 minutes.
- Assemble the layers: Pour the pudding mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the dry chocolate cake mix evenly over the pudding layer without stirring.
- Add the peanut butter elements: Evenly scatter the peanut butter chips and chopped peanut butter cups over the cake mix layer.
- Drizzle with butter: Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the entire surface to ensure richness and a slightly crisp top.
- Bake the cake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is set and starting to crisp.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cake to cool for 10 to 15 minutes. Top with additional chopped peanut butter cups and serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if desired.
Notes
- This dessert is rich and gooey—best enjoyed warm.
- For a flavor twist, try using dark chocolate cake mix instead of regular chocolate.
- Add a drizzle of warm peanut butter on top before serving for extra indulgence.
