Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake Recipe That Chocolate Lovers Can’t Resist
This rich and indulgent Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake is the ultimate chocolate-peanut butter lover’s dessert! With layers of chocolate cake, creamy peanut butter, peanut butter cups, and a buttery topping, it’s simple to make yet irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 box of chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 package peanut butter cups chopped
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped peanuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Layer peanut butter: Spread creamy peanut butter evenly across the bottom of the baking dish.
- Add milk: Pour the milk over the peanut butter layer.
- Add peanut butter cups: Sprinkle chopped peanut butter cups evenly over the milk and peanut butter.
- Add cake mix: Evenly sprinkle the dry chocolate cake mix over the top without stirring.
- Add butter: Pour melted butter evenly over the cake mix, making sure to cover as much as possible.
- Top with chocolate & peanuts: Sprinkle chocolate chips and chopped peanuts over the top.
- Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbly.
- Cool & serve: Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with ice cream or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- Do not stir the layers—this is what creates the “dump cake” effect.
- You can substitute peanut butter cups with mini peanut butter cups or peanut butter chips.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days.