Description
Chocolate and peanut butter lovers rejoice with this sinful Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake that blends rich dessert magic in one pan. Quick assembly and irresistible layers promise pure indulgence you’ll savor to the last delicious crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) creamy peanut butter
- 1 ½ cups (225 grams) chopped peanut butter cups
Dairy and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 can (14 ounces / 414 milliliters) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup (113 grams) melted butter
- 1 cup (170 grams) milk chocolate chips
Optional Serving Ingredients:
- Optional: whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
- Create a smooth, even layer of creamy peanut butter across the entire base of the greased baking dish, ensuring complete coverage.
- Carefully unpack the chocolate cake mix and sprinkle it uniformly over the peanut butter layer, allowing the dry mix to distribute evenly without disturbing the underlying spread.
- Gently scatter the chopped peanut butter cups across the cake mix surface, distributing them to guarantee a delectable presence in every potential slice.
- Pour the melted butter in a consistent, gentle stream over the entire cake mix and peanut butter cup layer, helping to moisten the dry ingredients completely.
- Place the prepared baking dish into the preheated oven, positioning it centrally to promote balanced heat circulation.
- Bake for approximately 35-40 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and checking that a toothpick inserted near the center emerges with minimal, moist crumbs.
- Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool for 10-15 minutes, permitting the layers to settle and the flavors to meld harmoniously.
- Slice and serve the warm dump cake, optionally garnishing with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a light dusting of powdered sugar for additional indulgence.
Notes
- Smooth out the peanut butter layer using an offset spatula or the back of a spoon to create an even, consistent base that prevents clumping and ensures every bite has a perfect peanut butter flavor.
- Consider using natural or organic peanut butter for a less processed taste, but ensure it’s well-stirred to maintain a smooth texture across the entire cake.
- For those with nut allergies, swap peanut butter with sunflower seed butter or chocolate spread to keep the dessert’s rich, indulgent character while accommoding dietary restrictions.
- Opt for a gluten-free cake mix if needed, making this decadent dessert accessible to those with gluten sensitivities without compromising on the delicious chocolatey-peanut butter combination.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg