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Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Gabriel
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

This Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake is a quick and easy dessert made with just four pantry-friendly ingredients. Combining chocolate cake mix, instant chocolate pudding, milk, and chopped peanut butter cups, this cake bakes up moist, fudgy, and packed with pockets of melted peanut butter. Perfect for a last-minute treat, it requires minimal equipment and comes together in under 45 minutes.

Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients

  • 15.25 oz (1 box) chocolate cake mix
  • 3.4 oz (1 small box) instant chocolate pudding mix

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups whole milk

Add-Ins

  • 8 oz package mini peanut butter cups, roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Mix The Pudding And Milk: In a large bowl, whisk together the instant pudding mix and milk until fully combined to create a smooth base.
  2. Add The Cake Mix: Stir in the chocolate cake mix until the batter is thick and well blended, ensuring not to overmix.
  3. Fold In The Peanut Butter Cups: Roughly chop the peanut butter cups and gently fold them into the thick batter to distribute evenly.
  4. Bake: Pour the batter into a greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish and spread it evenly. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 25 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool slightly before serving, though it’s best enjoyed warm.

Notes

  • Don’t overmix the batter to avoid a tough cake texture.
  • Chop peanut butter cups into varying sizes for melty peanut butter pockets.
  • The batter will be thicker than traditional cake batter; this is normal.
  • Check for doneness starting at 20 minutes to prevent overbaking.
  • Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat.
  • Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat before serving.
  • Freeze individual slices wrapped tightly for up to 3 months; thaw in fridge before reheating.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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

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