Introduction

This Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake is a deliciously simple dessert that combines rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter in one easy-to-make treat. With minimal ingredients and effort, it’s perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without spending hours in the kitchen.

A baked dessert in a clear glass square dish with a rich, dark brown top layer that looks soft and moist, mixed with a lighter, golden brown batter swirled throughout. Scattered on the surface are small, shiny chocolate peanut butter cup pieces adding an extra textured layer. The dish is placed on a white marbled texture with a folded striped cloth and a large silver spoon in the background. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
1 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 chocolate pudding mix and milk until fully combined.
Step 2: Stir in the chocolate cake mix until everything is blended. The batter will be thick—that’s normal.
Step 3: Fold the roughly chopped peanut butter cups into the batter, distributing them evenly.
Step 4: Pour the mixture into a greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish and spread evenly. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 25 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 5: Allow the cake to cool slightly before serving. It’s delightful served warm, especially with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Tips & Variations

Don’t overmix the batter; stop once combined to avoid a tough cake.
Chop peanut butter cups into various sizes to create pockets of melted peanut butter throughout the cake.
Feel free to swap peanut butter cups for your favorite chocolate bars or add chocolate chips for extra richness.
Serve with whipped cream, hot fudge sauce, or ice cream to elevate the dessert.

Storage

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

How to Serve

The image shows a baked dessert in a clear glass square dish placed on a white marbled texture. The dessert has two clear layers: a dark, rough, chocolatey top layer with a craggy surface texture and a lighter brown, gooey layer beneath that peeks through the top in swirls. The top layer is studded with scattered round and mini peanut butter cup pieces that add a shiny and smooth texture contrast. A metal spatula rests on a white cloth with blue stripes at the back. 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 literally “dump” all the ingredients into a bowl or baking dish and bake. Unlike traditional cakes, there’s no creaming or complicated mixing—just combine and bake. Traditional dump cakes often involve layering cake mix, fruit, and butter, but this version uses pudding and milk to create a fudgy texture.

Can I use a different flavor of cake mix?

Yes, you can experiment with different cake mix flavors to customize your dump cake. Chocolate works beautifully here, but vanilla or peanut butter cake mixes are great alternatives depending on your taste preference.