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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 featuring layers of creamy peanut butter, sweet chocolate chips, chopped peanut butter candies, and a moist yellow cake mix. With minimal prep and baking time, it’s an indulgent treat perfect for potlucks, parties, or anytime you want a rich, flavorful dessert with a delightful texture contrast.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 box yellow cake mix

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted

Chocolate & Candy

  • 1 cup mini peanut butter cups, chopped
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 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 during baking.
  2. Layer Candy and Chocolate Chips: Scatter the chopped mini peanut butter cups and chocolate chips evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, forming the base layer of indulgent flavors.
  3. Add Sweetened Condensed Milk: Drizzle the entire can of sweetened condensed milk evenly over the candy and chocolate chip layer, which will add gooey richness as it bakes.
  4. Distribute Peanut Butter: Dollop the creamy peanut butter in spoonfuls throughout the dish on top of the condensed milk; this creates pockets of smooth peanut flavor.
  5. Sprinkle Cake Mix: Evenly sprinkle the yellow cake mix over the top without stirring it in, ensuring a dry cake layer that will bake on top.
  6. Pour Melted Butter: Pour the melted butter evenly over the dry cake mix layer; this helps to moisten the cake mix and create a golden crust.
  7. Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbling, indicating the dessert is cooked through.
  8. Cool and Garnish: Allow the dump cake to cool slightly before topping it with extra chopped peanut butter candies. Drizzle chocolate syrup over the top if desired to add extra sweetness and decoration.

Notes

  • Do not stir the layers; the distinct layers of candy, peanut butter, and cake mix create the signature texture of a dump cake.
  • Use full-fat creamy peanut butter for the best flavor and texture.
  • Allow the cake to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving for easier slicing and enhanced flavor melding.
  • You can substitute mini peanut butter cups with chopped regular-sized peanut butter cups if mini are unavailable.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake, Peanut Butter Dessert, Easy Dump Cake, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake, Layered Dump Cake

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