Rich Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake (Print)

Layers of creamy peanut butter and chocolate cake topped with gooey peanut butter cups create this decadent, crowd-pleasing dessert ready in under an hour.

# Components:

→ Cake Base

01 - 15.25 oz box devil's food chocolate cake mix
02 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter, room temperature
03 - ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
04 - 1½ cups whole milk

→ Toppings

05 - 1 cup mini peanut butter cups, unwrapped
06 - ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

# Directions:

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. 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, 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 Advice:

01 -
  • The three ingredient dump method means zero stress and maximum reward
  • That molten peanut butter layer creates the most incredible gooey pockets throughout the cake
  • It feeds a crowd without requiring any fancy techniques or special equipment
02 -
  • The peanut butter layer sinks during baking, creating those incredible gooey pockets
  • Room temperature peanut butter spreads much easier than cold from the fridge
  • This dessert is meant to be served warm, but needs that cooling time to set properly
03 -
  • Use a light colored baking dish to prevent the edges from overcooking
  • Let the peanut butter sit on the counter for an hour before starting
  • Line your pan with parchment paper if you plan to transport it
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