Description
A rich and indulgent dessert made by layering peanut butter cups, chocolate, and cake mix, then baking until gooey and delicious. This easy dump cake requires minimal prep and delivers a decadent peanut butter and chocolate flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 bag (10–12 oz) mini peanut butter cups, halved
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread the halved peanut butter cups evenly across the bottom of the baking dish.
- Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the peanut butter cups.
- In a bowl, whisk together the milk, peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the peanut butter mixture evenly over the candy layer.
- Sprinkle the dry chocolate cake mix evenly over the top without mixing.
- Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix to cover as much surface as possible.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is set and slightly crisp while the inside remains gooey.
- Allow the cake to cool for 10–15 minutes before serving. Serve warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- For extra peanut butter flavor, drizzle melted peanut butter over the cake before serving.
- Use crunchy peanut butter if you want additional texture.
- This dessert tastes best served warm with a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American