Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake Delight Recipe

Introduction

This Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake Delight is a decadent, no-fuss dessert that combines rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter in one irresistible treat. Perfect for busy home cooks, it requires just one bowl and a handful of simple ingredients to create layers of melty goodness.

Ingredients

• 1 box chocolate cake mix (devil’s food recommended)
• 1 cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter (room temperature)
• 1/2 cup melted butter (real butter preferred)
• 1 1/2 cups milk (whole milk for richest results)
• 1 cup mini peanut butter cups
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
2. Step 2: Spread the room-temperature peanut butter evenly across the bottom of the prepared pan using a butter knife or offset spatula.
3. Step 3: In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, melted butter, and milk. Whisk until smooth but do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
4. Step 4: Pour the batter over the peanut butter layer, allowing it to spread evenly.
5. Step 5: Sprinkle mini peanut butter cups and chocolate chips evenly over the batter.
6. Step 6: Bake for 35-40 minutes. The cake is done when edges pull away slightly and a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
7. Step 7: Let the cake cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before slicing to set the layers.

Tips & Variations

• Let peanut butter soften at room temperature for 30 minutes to spread easily and form a smooth layer.
• If your batter is too thick, add a splash more milk; if too thin, stir in a tablespoon of flour.
• Use mini peanut butter cups for even melting—regular size ones won’t blend as well.
• For a special treat, serve each slice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Storage

Store leftover cake covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days. Reheat gently in the microwave for 15-20 seconds to restore that melty texture. This cake is best enjoyed fresh but still delicious after chilling.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy?

Yes, you can use crunchy peanut butter if you prefer a bit of texture, but creamy peanut butter spreads more evenly and creates smoother layers.

Do I have to use mini peanut butter cups?

Mini peanut butter cups melt evenly and blend into the batter nicely, enhancing the texture. Regular-sized cups tend to stay whole and won’t distribute flavor as smoothly.

Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake Delight Recipe

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This Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake Delight is an incredibly easy, layered dessert featuring a creamy peanut butter base topped with rich chocolate cake batter, mini peanut butter cups, and chocolate chips. Baked to fudgy perfection, it combines the best of chocolate and peanut butter in a simple, no-fuss one-bowl cake that delights with every bite.

• Author: Dylan
• Prep Time: 10 minutes (including peanut butter softening time)
• Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
• Total Time: 50 minutes
• Yield: 12 servings 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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For the Cake

• 1 box chocolate cake mix (Devil’s Food preferred, any chocolate works)
• 1/2 cup melted real butter
• 1 1/2 cups milk (whole milk recommended)

For the Peanut Butter Layer

• 1 cup peanut butter (creamy recommended for smooth layers)

Toppings

• 1 cup mini peanut butter cups
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (milk chocolate can be used)

Other

• Cooking spray or butter, for greasing the pan

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Dish. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
2. Prepare Peanut Butter Layer. Let the peanut butter sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes to soften. Spread the creamy peanut butter evenly across the bottom of the greased pan using a butter knife or offset spatula, ensuring full coverage but not needing to be perfect.
3. Mix Cake Batter. In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, melted butter, and milk. Whisk thoroughly until smooth with no dry spots. The batter should be thick but pourable, similar to pancake batter. Adjust thickness by adding a little more milk if too thick, or a tablespoon of flour if too thin.
4. Assemble Cake. Pour the prepared chocolate batter evenly over the peanut butter layer in the baking dish, allowing it to spread out naturally.
5. Add Toppings. Sprinkle the mini peanut butter cups and chocolate chips evenly over the top of the batter. These will slightly sink and melt during baking, adding gooey pockets of flavor.
6. Bake the Cake. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center—the toothpick should come out with moist crumbs but no wet batter. The edges should start to pull away slightly from the pan.
7. Cool Before Serving. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes to let the layers set for cleaner slicing and a better texture.

Notes

• Let peanut butter come to room temperature for easier spreading and smoother layering.
• Check your oven temperature, and start testing for doneness at 30 minutes if it tends to run hot.
• Use mini peanut butter cups instead of regular-sized ones for even melting and better distribution.
• Cooling the cake before serving makes slicing neater and layers more defined.
• Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat.

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