Name: Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix; 1 small box (3.4 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix; 1 1/4 cups whole milk (or any milk on hand); 8 oz mini peanut butter cups, roughly chopped (such as Reese’s)

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Introduction

This Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake is a quick and delicious dessert that combines rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter flavors. With just four simple ingredients, you can have a moist, fudgy cake ready in no time – perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without any fuss.

A glass rectangular baking dish filled with a rich, dark brown chocolate brownie layer that has a crackly, textured top. Swirled into the brownie batter are lighter golden brown patches of peanut butter, creating a marbled effect across the surface. On top of the brownie layer, there are scattered milk chocolate chips and mini peanut butter cups, adding glossy, rounded shapes and a mix of light and dark brown colors. The dish is set on a white marbled surface with a white and blue striped cloth and a metal serving spoon nearby. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
1 small box (3.4 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
1 cup milk (whole milk preferred)
8 oz mini peanut butter cups, roughly chopped

Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together the instant pudding mix and milk until smooth and fully combined.
Step 2: Stir in the chocolate cake mix until the batter is thick and well blended.
Step 3: Fold the roughly chopped mini peanut butter cups into the batter evenly.
Step 4: Pour the batter into a greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Step 5: Bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 25 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
Step 6: Let the cake cool slightly before serving. It is delicious served warm, especially with vanilla ice cream.

Tips & Variations

Don’t overmix the batter to keep the cake tender and moist.
Chop peanut butter cups into different sized pieces to create pockets of melted peanut butter throughout the cake.
The thick batter is normal and ensures a fudgy texture.
Start checking for doneness around 20 minutes since oven temperatures may vary.
Try serving warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.

Storage

Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat individual slices in the microwave for 15–20 seconds for best results. You can also freeze the cake for up to 3 months by wrapping individual slices in plastic wrap and placing them in a freezer-safe container. Thaw frozen portions in the fridge before reheating.

How to Serve

A square glass baking dish holds a layered dessert with a thick, dark brown top layer that looks rich and slightly cracked. Swirled through the top is a lighter, golden-brown layer that peeks out in patches, giving the dish a marbled effect. Scattered across the surface are smooth, round chocolate pieces of varying sizes, some slightly sunken into the top layer. The dish is placed on a white marbled surface with a folded blue and white striped cloth nearby, and a metal serving spoon resting on it. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

What is a dump cake?

A dump cake is a simple dessert where you “dump” all ingredients into a bowl or baking dish and bake without complicated mixing or layering. This version uses pudding and milk mixed with cake mix and peanut butter cups, resulting in a moist, fudgy cake.

Can I use a different flavour of cake mix?

Yes, you can experiment with other cake mix flavors depending on your preference. Chocolate works wonderfully here, but vanilla or peanut butter cake mixes could also complement the peanut butter cups nicely.