Description
Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake is a rich, indulgent dessert that combines chocolate cake mix, peanut butter cups, and melted peanut butter into one gooey, decadent treat. With no mixing required, this easy dump-and-bake recipe is perfect for peanut butter and chocolate lovers alike.
Ingredients
- 1 (15.25 oz) box chocolate cake mix
- 1 (3.9 oz) box instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (melted)
- 1 1/2 cups chopped peanut butter cups (about 10 full-size cups)
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
- Whipped cream or ice cream, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In the prepared dish, pour the dry chocolate cake mix evenly across the bottom — do not stir.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and milk until slightly thickened (about 1 minute). Pour evenly over the cake mix.
- Drizzle the melted peanut butter over the top, then scatter chopped peanut butter cups and chocolate chips evenly across the surface.
- Pour melted butter evenly over everything — this will help form a gooey, crusty top as it bakes.
- Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly gooey.
- Let cool for 10–15 minutes before serving warm with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Do not stir the ingredients — the layers bake together perfectly on their own.
- Use chunky peanut butter for extra crunch.
- For a twist, try using white or dark chocolate peanut butter cups.
- Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American