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Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake

Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake: A Gooey Chocolate Dream

Indulge in this Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake, a rich and gooey dessert perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Layer
  • 1 box Chocolate Cake Mix (dry) Gluten-free option available.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (melted) No substitutions recommended.
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk No substitutions suggested.
For the Flavor
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Can use crunchy peanut butter.
  • 1 cup Chopped Peanut Butter Cups Reese’s Pieces can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 cup Milk Chocolate Chips Optional dark chocolate chips for a bolder flavor.
For Serving
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream or Vanilla Ice Cream Consider adding sea salt.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Oven

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Spread a layer of creamy peanut butter evenly on the bottom of the baking dish. Sprinkle half of the chopped peanut butter cups on top.
  3. Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the candy layer, ensuring complete coverage.
  4. Evenly distribute the dry chocolate cake mix on top without mixing.
  5. Pour the melted unsalted butter across the cake mix.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining chopped peanut butter cups and milk chocolate chips on top.
  7. Bake for 35–40 minutes until bubbly and edges are slightly crisp.
  8. Allow the cake to cool for 10–15 minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Let the cake cool for at least 10 minutes before serving to let the center set. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerate for longer freshness.

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