Description
Irresistible peanut butter cup dump cake delivers a chocolate-peanut paradise with minimal effort. Quick dessert magic combines rich layers of creamy peanut butter and chocolate in one simple, crowd-pleasing treat you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 (3.9 ounces / 110 grams) box instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups whole milk
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Toppings and Mix-ins:
- 1 cup mini peanut butter cups, chopped
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
Serving Suggestion:
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by coating a 9×13-inch dish with a light layer of grease, then preheat the oven to a precise 350°F (175°C).
- Create a smooth chocolate pudding mixture by whisking the pudding mix with whole milk until fully integrated, allowing it to thicken for several minutes.
- Distribute the pudding evenly across the prepared baking dish, ensuring a uniform base layer.
- Carefully cascade the dry chocolate cake mix over the pudding, covering the entire surface in a consistent blanket.
- Melt the butter and peanut butter, then artfully drizzle them across the cake mix layer, using a utensil to create gentle swirls without fully incorporating the ingredients.
- Decorate the surface by generously sprinkling chopped peanut butter cups and milk chocolate chips, gently pressing them into the batter. Enhance texture by optional sprinkling of crushed peanuts.
- Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, watching for set edges and a slightly molten center.
- Allow the dessert to rest for 10 minutes, then serve warm accompanied by a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Try different chocolate pudding brands to find the creamiest texture that complements the peanut butter and chocolate flavors.
- Opt for high-quality mini peanut butter cups like Reese’s for maximum flavor and melt-in-your-mouth richness.
- Reduce sweetness by using dark chocolate chips instead of milk chocolate for a more complex dessert profile.
- Consider making a gluten-free version by substituting the regular cake mix with a gluten-free chocolate cake mix to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 422 kcal
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg