Description
This Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake is a quick and easy dessert combining rich chocolate cake mix with creamy peanut butter, sweetened condensed milk, and peanut butter cups. Perfectly gooey in the center with a slightly crisp top, this decadent treat is ideal for peanut butter and chocolate lovers looking for a fuss-free dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups chopped peanut butter cups
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Add Sweetened Condensed Milk: Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish as the base layer.
- Distribute Peanut Butter: Spoon small dollops of the creamy peanut butter over the condensed milk to help it spread evenly across the layer.
- Add Peanut Butter Cups and Chocolate Chips: Sprinkle the chopped peanut butter cups and semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the peanut butter layer for added texture and flavor.
- Layer Dry Cake Mix: Sprinkle the dry chocolate cake mix evenly over the entire surface without stirring, creating a layered effect.
- Drizzle Melted Butter: Slowly drizzle melted unsalted butter over the cake mix, covering as much of the surface as possible to ensure the cake bakes properly.
- Bake the Cake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is set and slightly crisp while the center remains gooey but not liquid.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving to allow the layers to set. For extra indulgence, serve warm with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- For extra richness, serve the cake warm topped with vanilla ice cream.
- Use crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy for added texture contrast.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
