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peanut butter cup dump cake

Decadent Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake for Easy Indulgence

A delightful 5-Ingredient peanut butter cup dump cake that's indulgent and easy to prepare, perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter Let it sit at room temperature for easier spreading.
  • 1 box Chocolate Cake Mix Substitution with yellow or vanilla mix adds a light touch.
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter Adds moisture and richness.
  • 1 cup Milk Adjust with a splash more if the batter feels too thick.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Mini Peanut Butter Cups Introduce gooey pockets of delightful chocolate and peanut butter.
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips You can swap with other favorite candies for a fun twist!

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
  2. Spread room-temperature peanut butter evenly along the bottom of the greased baking dish.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine chocolate cake mix, melted butter, and milk. Stir until just combined.
  4. Pour the chocolate cake batter over the peanut butter layer and spread it evenly.
  5. Sprinkle mini peanut butter cups and chocolate chips generously over the top of the batter.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes until edges pull away and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  7. Let the cake cool for at least 15 minutes, then cut into squares and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature peanut butter and avoid overmixing to keep the cake light and fudgy.

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