Description

Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake is a rich, gooey, and incredibly easy dessert that combines the classic flavors of chocolate and peanut butter. This no-mixer cake uses a boxed chocolate cake mix layered with peanut butter, chopped peanut butter cups, sweetened condensed milk, and chocolate chips, baked to bubbly perfection. Perfect for peanut butter lovers looking for a quick and indulgent treat.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

1 box chocolate cake mix
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 ½ cups chopped peanut butter cups (plus extra for garnish)
½ cup melted butter
1 cup milk chocolate chips

Optional Toppings

Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for serving

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
Layer Ingredients: Spread the creamy peanut butter evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Then sprinkle half of the chopped peanut butter cups evenly over the peanut butter layer. Pour the entire can of sweetened condensed milk evenly on top of the candy layer to create a rich, sweet base.
Add Cake Mix: Sprinkle the dry chocolate cake mix evenly over the sweetened condensed milk layer, covering it completely to form the cake base.
Add Butter and Chocolate Chips: Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix to help it bake moist and create a crispy topping. Then sprinkle the remaining chopped peanut butter cups and the milk chocolate chips evenly over the top for added texture and flavor.
Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes. The top should become bubbly and slightly crisp, indicating the cake is cooked through.
Serve: Allow the cake to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving. For extra indulgence, serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.

Notes

Use creamy peanut butter for a smooth texture; crunchy peanut butter can add more texture if preferred.
Chopped peanut butter cups can be substituted with chopped Reese’s Pieces or similar candy for variation.
Ensure the baking dish is well greased to avoid sticking.
Let the cake rest slightly before serving to allow it to set for easier slicing.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently before serving.