Description
Chocolate and peanut butter lovers unite for this quick “peanut butter cup dump cake” that blends rich, creamy flavors with minimal effort. Simple ingredients cascade into a dessert so irresistible you’ll want to share every delightful bite with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 box (3.9 ounces / 110 grams) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) milk
- 1 cup (240 grams) creamy peanut butter
Chocolate and Nut Toppings:
- 1 cup (150 grams) mini peanut butter cups, halved
- 1 cup (170 grams) chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) chopped roasted peanuts
Binding Ingredient:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) melted unsalted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350°F and coating a 9×13-inch dish with a light layer of grease to prevent sticking.
- Create a luscious chocolate pudding foundation by whisking pudding mix with milk until it reaches a thick, creamy consistency, then carefully spread it across the prepared baking dish.
- Introduce a delightful peanut butter element by dolloping spoonfuls of peanut butter randomly over the pudding surface, then use a knife to create elegant swirling patterns throughout the layer.
- Construct the cake’s base by evenly distributing dry chocolate cake mix across the pudding, ensuring complete coverage, then generously drizzle melted butter over the mix to enhance moisture and flavor.
- Elevate the dessert’s texture and taste by scattering an abundant mixture of mini peanut butter cups, rich chocolate chips, and crunchy chopped peanuts across the entire surface.
- Bake the dessert for 35-40 minutes, watching for bubbly edges and a mostly set top, which indicates the perfect gooey consistency.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly, then serve while warm, optionally accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra indulgent experience.
Notes
- Swap pudding mix for homemade chocolate custard to control sugar and ingredient quality, creating a more natural dessert base.
- Replace butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free version that maintains rich moisture and adds subtle tropical undertones.
- Crush gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookies as an alternative cake mix for celiac-friendly adaptation, ensuring everyone can enjoy this decadent treat.
- Toast chopped peanuts before adding to enhance nutty flavor and provide extra crunch, elevating the overall texture of the dump cake.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 408
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 38 mg