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peanut butter cup dump cake

Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake: Your New Favorite Easy Dessert

This peanut butter cup dump cake is an easy dessert that combines rich peanut butter, gooey chocolate cake, and melted peanut butter cups.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 1 box Chocolate Cake Mix You can try yellow or vanilla for a different twist.
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter Adds moisture and richness.
  • 1 cup Milk Necessary for adjusting the batter's consistency.
For the Peanut Butter Layer
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter Use room temperature for better spreading.
For the Sweet Toppings
  • 1 cup Mini Peanut Butter Cups Consider swapping with other candies for variation.
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips You can mix different types for a fun surprise.

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for peanut butter cup dump cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish generously with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Spread the room temperature peanut butter evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, melted butter, and milk. Whisk until mostly smooth with a few lumps remaining.
  4. Pour the chocolate batter carefully over the peanut butter layer in the baking dish.
  5. Sprinkle the mini peanut butter cups and chocolate chips generously over the top of the batter.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the edges start to pull away from the pan and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
  7. Let the cake cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 270mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This dessert can be customized with different cake mixes and toppings to suit your taste.

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