Irresistible Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake Recipe
This Irresistible Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake is a decadent and easy-to-make dessert featuring a rich chocolate cake mixed with chocolate instant pudding and loaded with chopped Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups for gooey, melty pockets of peanut butter goodness. Baked until the edges are set and the center remains soft and pudding-like, this dump cake serves as a perfect treat for chocolate and peanut butter lovers seeking a quick, no-fuss dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cake Mix & Pudding
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 package (3.9 oz) chocolate instant pudding mix
- 2 cups milk (preferably room temperature)
Peanut Butter Cups
- 2 cups mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, empty the chocolate cake mix and instant pudding mix, whisking them together well to combine and break up any lumps for an even texture.
- Add Milk and Mix: Gradually pour in the milk while stirring continuously with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until the batter is smooth and thick but still pourable, ensuring a rich and gooey texture after baking.
- Fold in Peanut Butter Cups: Gently fold 1½ cups of the chopped peanut butter cups into the batter, taking care not to break them down too much so they retain their chunky texture inside the cake.
- Transfer Batter: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish, making sure it reaches all corners for uniform baking.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle the reserved ½ cup of chopped peanut butter cups evenly over the top of the batter to create pockets of melted peanut butter on the surface.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes. The edges should be set while the center remains slightly underdone for that perfect gooey, pudding-like consistency.
- Cool Before Serving: Allow the cake to cool for at least 15 minutes. This resting time lets the cake set slightly while maintaining a warm, melty texture that’s irresistible.
Notes
- Do not overbake; the center should remain soft and a bit underdone for the signature gooey texture.
- Using room temperature milk helps the batter mix more smoothly without lumps.
- Gently folding in the peanut butter cups preserves their shape and texture inside the cake.
- You can substitute mini Reese’s with any similar peanut butter cup candies if preferred.
- Serve warm for the best melty peanut butter experience, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Keywords: Chocolate peanut butter cake, dump cake, easy dessert, peanut butter cups, chocolate cake pudding
