Rich Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake (Printable)

Decadent layers of peanut butter and chocolate cake topped with gooey peanut butter cups

# What You'll Need:

→ Cake Base

01 - 1 box (15.25 oz) devil's food chocolate cake mix
02 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter, room temperature
03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
04 - 1 1/2 cups whole milk

→ Toppings

05 - 1 cup mini peanut butter cups, unwrapped
06 - 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or butter.
02 - Spread the creamy peanut butter evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the chocolate cake mix, melted butter, and milk until the batter is mostly smooth. Some small lumps are acceptable.
04 - Pour the cake batter evenly over the peanut butter layer in the baking dish.
05 - Scatter the mini peanut butter cups and chocolate chips evenly over the top of the batter.
06 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the cake is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean. A few moist crumbs are acceptable.
07 - Remove from oven and let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving warm. For cleaner slices, allow to cool completely. Serve plain or with vanilla ice cream.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The combination of creamy peanut butter seeping through chocolate cake creates the most indulgent dessert
  • It comes together in under ten minutes of active prep time but tastes like you spent hours
  • The warm, gooey peanut butter cups melting into the cake make every bite feel like a special treat
02 -
  • The peanut butter layer will sink slightly as the cake bakes, creating pockets of gooey goodness throughout
  • Serving this warm makes the peanut butter cups melt into incredible fudgy pockets
  • The cake continues to cook slightly after removing from the oven, so do not overbake
03 -
  • Use a light hand when spreading the peanut butter so you do not tear holes in your prepared pan
  • Let your eggs and butter come to room temperature if you are substituting ingredients for a smoother mix
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