Rich Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake (Printable)

Decadent chocolate and peanut butter layers with gooey candy cups create this irresistible, crowd-pleasing dessert.

# Components:

→ Cake Base

01 - 1 box (15.25 oz) devils food chocolate cake mix
02 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter, room temperature
03 - ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
04 - 1½ cups whole milk

→ Toppings

05 - 1 cup mini peanut butter cups, unwrapped
06 - ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or butter.
02 - Spread the creamy peanut butter evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the chocolate cake mix, melted butter, and milk until the batter is mostly smooth (some small lumps are fine).
04 - Pour the cake batter evenly over the peanut butter layer in the baking dish.
05 - Scatter the mini peanut butter cups and chocolate chips evenly over the top of the batter.
06 - Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the cake is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean (a few moist crumbs are fine).
07 - Remove from oven and let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving warm. For cleaner slices, allow to cool completely. Serve as is or with vanilla ice cream.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Magic happens in the oven when that peanut butter layer creates this incredible gooey ribbon through the chocolate cake
  • Takes literally ten minutes of hands on time but tastes like you spent all afternoon in the kitchen
  • Feeds a crowd without breaking a sweat or dirtying more than two bowls
02 -
  • Dont try to spread the peanut butter if its cold from the fridge—it'll tear up your batter layer and create weird streaks
  • The cake looks slightly underdone when you first pull it out but sets up considerably as it cools
  • Greasing the dish thoroughly matters more than you think because that peanut butter caramelizes against the pan
03 -
  • Let the ingredients come to room temperature before starting—cold peanut butter is the enemy here
  • Line your baking dish with parchment paper if you plan to transport it somewhere
  • Sprinkle flaky sea salt over the top right after baking for that sweet salty restaurant dessert vibe
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