Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake Recipe
An indulgently rich Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake combining creamy peanut butter, chopped peanut butter cups, sweetened condensed milk, and chocolate cake mix, topped with milk chocolate chips for a decadent dessert that’s easy to prepare and perfect for any chocolate and peanut butter lover.
- Author: Naya
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1.5 cups chopped peanut butter cups, plus extra for garnish
- 1 can (400 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 box (432 g) chocolate cake mix, dry
- 115 g unsalted butter, melted
- 175 g milk chocolate chips
Optional for Serving
- Whipped cream
- Vanilla ice cream
- Prepare baking dish: Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a 23×33 cm (9×13-inch) baking dish with butter or non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Layer peanut butter: Spread the creamy peanut butter evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create a rich base.
- Add candy layer: Sprinkle half of the chopped peanut butter cups over the peanut butter layer for added texture and flavor.
- Add condensed milk: Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the candy layer to add sweetness and moisture.
- Add cake mix: Sprinkle the dry chocolate cake mix evenly over the top without mixing. This creates a fluffy cake layer as it bakes.
- Drizzle butter: Drizzle the melted unsalted butter over the cake mix, ensuring it covers as much surface as possible to help the cake cook evenly and develop a crisp top.
- Top with chocolate and candy: Evenly sprinkle the milk chocolate chips and the remaining chopped peanut butter cups over the batter for a final crunchy and chocolatey topping.
- Bake the cake: Bake the dish for 35–40 minutes or until the top is bubbly and slightly crisp, signaling the cake is cooked through.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cake to cool for 10–15 minutes before serving. For an extra special treat, top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream while still warm.
Notes
- Do not mix the dry cake mix with the wet ingredients; sprinkle it on top to create a layered effect during baking.
- The baking dish size is important to ensure the cake cooks evenly; using a 9×13-inch dish is recommended.
- For easier chopping, freeze peanut butter cups for 10 minutes before cutting.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently before serving.
- The cake is very rich and sweet, so small servings are recommended.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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