Description
Rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter merge in this irresistible Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake, creating a dessert that satisfies deepest chocolate cravings. Effortless preparation meets indulgent flavor, promising a quick and delicious treat that will delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 (3.9 ounces/110 grams) box instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups whole milk
Dairy and Fat Components:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Toppings and Mix-ins:
- 1 cup mini peanut butter cups, chopped
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F (175°C) and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Combine pudding mix and milk in a bowl, whisking until completely smooth and allowing the mixture to thicken for 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer the pudding mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
- Create a uniform layer by sprinkling the dry cake mix directly over the pudding, ensuring complete coverage.
- Melt the butter and peanut butter together, then drizzle the combined mixture over the cake mix layer, using a spoon to create gentle swirling patterns.
- Distribute chopped peanut butter cups, chocolate chips, and peanuts across the top of the cake, ensuring even coverage.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, watching for set edges and a slightly soft center.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cake to rest for 10 minutes, which helps it settle and become more stable.
- Serve warm, accompanied by a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent dessert experience.
Notes
- Customize the sweetness by selecting different pudding mix flavors to match your taste preferences.
- Use gluten-free cake mix and pudding to make this recipe celiac-friendly and accommodate dietary restrictions.
- For a lighter version, substitute half the butter with Greek yogurt to reduce calories without compromising texture.
- Experiment with alternative nut butters like almond or cashew butter for unique flavor variations and potential allergy considerations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 349 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg