Rich Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake (Print Version)

Decadent layers of creamy peanut butter, rich chocolate cake, and gooey peanut butter cups make this crowd-pleasing dessert irresistible.

# Components:

→ Cake Base

01 - 1 box (15.25 oz) devil's food chocolate cake mix
02 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter, room temperature
03 - ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
04 - 1½ cups whole milk

→ Toppings

05 - 1 cup mini peanut butter cups, unwrapped
06 - ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or butter.
02 - Spread creamy peanut butter evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together chocolate cake mix, melted butter, and milk until mostly smooth with small lumps acceptable.
04 - Pour cake batter evenly over the peanut butter layer in the baking dish.
05 - Scatter mini peanut butter cups and chocolate chips evenly over the top of the batter.
06 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the cake is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs acceptable.
07 - Remove from oven and cool for at least 15 minutes before serving warm. For cleaner slices, allow to cool completely. Serve as is or with vanilla ice cream.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Irresistible Layers: Combines creamy peanut butter with a rich chocolate base.
  • Quick Prep: Takes only 10 minutes to assemble before baking.
  • Indulgent Toppings: Loaded with mini peanut butter cups and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
02 -
  • Batter Prep: Don't worry about a few small lumps in the batter; over-mixing can make the cake dense.
  • Doneness Test: The toothpick should have a few moist crumbs; if it is completely clean, the cake may be over-baked.
  • Peanut Butter Layer: Spreading the peanut butter evenly ensures every slice has the perfect balance of flavors.
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