Description
Indulge in this Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake, a luscious and easy-to-make dessert combining rich chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and delightful peanut butter cups. Perfect for any occasion, this dessert layers instant pudding with chocolate cake mix and is baked to golden perfection, then topped with melty chocolate chips and crunchy peanuts for a decadent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 (3.9 oz) box instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 1 cup mini peanut butter cups, chopped
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped peanuts (optional for crunch)
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to ensure the cake doesn’t stick.
- Make Pudding Layer: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and whole milk until thickened, which should take about 2 minutes. Pour this creamy mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Add Cake Mix: Evenly sprinkle the dry chocolate cake mix over the pudding layer. Be sure not to stir to maintain the layered effect.
- Apply Peanut Butter: Warm the creamy peanut butter slightly so it can be drizzled smoothly, then drizzle it over the cake mix layer.
- Add Butter: Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top of the cake mix and peanut butter layers to keep the cake moist and rich.
- Top with Mix-ins: Sprinkle the chopped mini peanut butter cups, milk chocolate chips, and chopped peanuts (if using) evenly over the top to add bursts of flavor and texture.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Serve: Serve the cake warm, topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra creamy indulgence.
Notes
- Warming the peanut butter makes it easier to drizzle and ensures even distribution.
- The chopped peanuts add a nice crunch but are optional for those with nut allergies or preferences.
- Serve immediately for the best warm, melty texture, or refrigerate leftovers and warm before serving.
- You can substitute whole milk with 2% or dairy-free milk alternatives if desired, but whole milk yields the creamiest pudding.
