Description

This Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake combines the rich flavors of chocolate and peanut butter in an easy-to-make dessert. Layers of instant chocolate pudding, chocolate fudge cake mix, peanut butter cups, and melted peanut butter come together in a buttery, chocolaty casserole that’s baked to bubbly perfection. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream for a delicious treat that highlights the classic peanut butter and chocolate pairing.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

1 box chocolate fudge cake mix (15.25 oz)
1 (3.9 oz) box instant chocolate pudding mix
½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Wet Ingredients

2 cups whole milk
½ cup creamy peanut butter (melted)
½ cup unsalted butter (sliced)

Add-ins and Toppings

1 ½ cups chopped mini peanut butter cups
Whipped cream or ice cream for serving (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
Make Pudding Layer: In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and whole milk until smooth and slightly thickened, about 1 to 2 minutes. Pour this mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Add Cake Mix: Sprinkle the dry chocolate fudge cake mix evenly over the pudding layer in the baking dish.
Drizzle Peanut Butter: Drizzle the melted creamy peanut butter evenly over the cake mix layer to infuse rich peanut flavor.
Add Peanut Butter Cups and Chocolate Chips: Distribute the chopped mini peanut butter cups evenly over the top, then sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips across the surface.
Top with Butter: Place the sliced unsalted butter evenly across the surface of the cake to help create a moist, golden crust while baking.
Bake the Cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is set and you see bubbling around the edges.
Rest and Serve: Let the cake rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired for an extra indulgent touch.

Notes

For extra peanut butter flavor, swirl a few tablespoons of peanut butter into the pudding layer before adding the cake mix.
You can customize by using any type of peanut butter cups or chocolate chips based on your preference.
Ensure to let the cake rest before serving so it firms up slightly and is easier to slice.
This dessert is best enjoyed warm but can be refrigerated and reheated.