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Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake

A warm, molten dessert combining chocolate cake, creamy peanut butter, and chopped candies for a delightful and easy treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 box chocolate cake mix A high-quality mix recommended.
  • 1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 3 cups whole milk For a rich and creamy pudding.
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter Soften slightly if thick.
  • 1.5 cups peanut butter cups, chopped
  • 0.5 cup melted butter
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips
  • Optional Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream For serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together chocolate pudding mix and milk until smooth and slightly thickened.
  3. Pour the pudding mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, spreading it to all corners.
Assembly
  1. Sprinkle the dry chocolate cake mix evenly over the pudding layer without mixing.
  2. Drizzle melted butter over the cake mix.
  3. Drop spoonfuls of peanut butter across the top.
  4. Scatter chopped peanut butter cups and mini chocolate chips evenly over everything.
Baking
  1. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the edges are set and the center is gooey and bubbling.
  2. Let cool for about 15 minutes before serving warm.

Notes

Best served warm while the peanut butter cups are still slightly melted. Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days; reheat individual portions for 20-30 seconds. Consider adding chopped nuts, caramel bits, or white chocolate chips for extra indulgence.