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Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Ella
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

This Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake is a decadent, no-fuss dessert that combines the rich flavors of peanut butter, chocolate, and yellow cake. With layers of chopped peanut butter cups, chocolate chips, creamy peanut butter, and sweetened condensed milk, topped with yellow cake mix and butter, it bakes into a golden, bubbling treat perfect for peanut butter lovers.

Ingredients

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Base Layers

  • 1 cup mini peanut butter cups, chopped
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter

Cake Layer

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted

Toppings

  • 1 cup chopped Reese’s or other peanut butter candies
  • Chocolate syrup (optional, for drizzling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to ensure the cake doesn’t stick.
  2. Add candy base: Evenly scatter the chopped mini peanut butter cups and chocolate chips across the bottom of the prepared baking dish for a rich candy layer.
  3. Drizzle condensed milk: Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the candy layer to add moisture and sweetness.
  4. Add peanut butter dollops: Place dollops of creamy peanut butter throughout the dish to infuse rich peanut flavor throughout the cake.
  5. Sprinkle cake mix: Evenly sprinkle the yellow cake mix over the entire surface without stirring, creating a dry layer on top.
  6. Pour melted butter: Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the yellow cake mix to help it bake into a golden crust.
  7. Bake the cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes until the top is golden brown and the mixture is bubbly.
  8. Cool and garnish: Allow the cake to cool slightly, then top with extra chopped peanut butter candies and drizzle with chocolate syrup if desired before serving.

Notes

  • Using mini peanut butter cups ensures they melt nicely throughout the cake.
  • Do not stir the mixture after layering; the cake mix should remain on top to create a crisp crust.
  • You can substitute the yellow cake mix for a white or butter cake mix if preferred.
  • Allowing the cake to cool slightly before topping prevents the candy and chocolate syrup from melting completely.
  • This cake is rich and sweet, so small serving sizes are recommended.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: peanut butter cup dump cake, peanut butter dessert, easy dump cake, quick peanut butter cake, chocolate peanut butter dessert

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