Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix – The base of the cake.
- 1 3.9 oz box instant chocolate pudding mix – Creates the gooey chocolate layer.
- 2 cups milk – For mixing the pudding.
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter – For a rich peanut butter swirl.
- 1 cup mini peanut butter cups halved – Adds melty peanut butter goodness.
- 1 cup chocolate chips – For extra chocolate flavor.
- 1/2 cup chopped roasted peanuts – For a crunchy topping.
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter – Helps create a crispy buttery topping.
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat the Oven & Prep the Dish
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
2️⃣ Prepare the Chocolate Pudding Layer
- In a medium bowl, whisk together instant chocolate pudding mix and milk until thickened (about 2 minutes).
- Pour the pudding mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
3️⃣ Add the Peanut Butter Swirl
- Drop dollops of peanut butter over the pudding.
- Use a spatula or knife to swirl it slightly into the pudding (don’t fully mix it in—you want pockets of peanut butter!).
4️⃣ Layer the Cake Mix & Butter
- Sprinkle the dry chocolate cake mix evenly over the pudding and peanut butter layers.
- Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix, covering as much of the surface as possible.
5️⃣ Add the Toppings
- Sprinkle mini peanut butter cups, chocolate chips, and chopped roasted peanuts over the top.
6️⃣ Bake Until Gooey & Delicious
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges are bubbly and the top is mostly set.
- Let cool slightly before serving—it will still be warm and gooey in the center!
7️⃣ Serve & Enjoy
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for the ultimate indulgence.
Notes
✅ For an Extra Gooey Cake – Swirl in an additional 1/4 cup peanut butter before baking.
✅ Want a Crunchier Texture? – Use crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy.
✅ Add More Peanut Butter Flavor – Mix 1/2 teaspoon of peanut butter extract into the pudding.
✅ Make It Extra Chocolatey – Use dark chocolate chips or chocolate peanut butter cups.
✅ Try Different Cake Mixes – Experiment with devil’s food cake, brownie mix, or peanut butter cake mix for a fun twist.