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Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake
Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake is a decadent, fuss-free dessert layered with chocolate cake mix, peanut butter cups,
and melted chocolate. True to its name, this recipe is as simple as “dump, layer, and bake,” yet it delivers
indulgent results that taste like hours of work. Perfect for potlucks, parties, or when you need a rich and
satisfying treat with minimal effort. This version from deesviral is packed with peanut butter flavor and
gooey chocolate goodness.
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1 box instant chocolate pudding mix (3.9 oz)
- 2 cups milk
- 1 1/2 cups chopped peanut butter cups (about 12 full-size)
- 1 cup peanut butter chips
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional)
Use full-size or mini peanut butter cups, chopped into chunks. For extra richness, drizzle melted peanut butter over the top before serving.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Whisk pudding mix with milk in a medium bowl until smooth and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
- In the baking dish, layer half of the chopped peanut butter cups and half of the peanut butter chips evenly across the bottom.
- Pour the prepared pudding mixture evenly over the candy layer.
- Sprinkle the dry chocolate cake mix evenly over the pudding layer. Do not stir.
- Drizzle melted butter evenly across the top of the dry cake mix. Scatter chocolate chips and the remaining peanut butter cups and chips on top.
- Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, until the top is set and the edges are bubbling.
- Cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Storage & Make-Ahead
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for 1 day or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat individual portions in the microwave for 20–30 seconds before serving.
- Best served warm to enjoy the gooey texture of the peanut butter cups and chocolate layers.
Why This Recipe Works
- Dump-and-bake method: Minimal prep work makes this dessert accessible to all skill levels.
- Layered indulgence: Chocolate pudding, cake mix, and peanut butter cups combine for gooey, fudgy layers.
- Customizable: Works with different candies (Reese’s Pieces, Snickers) for variations.
- Crowd-pleasing: A rich dessert that serves a group with little effort.
Expert Tips
- Scatter peanut butter cups on top right before serving for a fresher look and extra texture.
- If using sugar-free pudding mix, reduce milk slightly for thicker consistency.
- Let the cake cool at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the layers to set slightly.
