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Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Marina
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake is a decadent and easy-to-make dessert that layers rich peanut butter candies, chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and creamy peanut butter beneath a golden yellow cake mix topping. This luscious treat combines the flavors of peanut butter and chocolate in a simple dump-and-bake method, perfect for any occasion when you need a quick and impressive dessert.

Ingredients

Scale

Base Layer

  • 1 cup mini peanut butter cups, chopped
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Liquids and Fat

  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted

Topping

  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1 cup chopped Reese’s or other peanut butter candies
  • Chocolate syrup (optional, for drizzling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
  2. Layer Candies: Scatter the chopped mini peanut butter cups and chocolate chips evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating a flavorful candy base.
  3. Add Sweetened Condensed Milk: Drizzle the entire can of sweetened condensed milk evenly over the candy layer to add moisture and sweetness.
  4. Dollop Peanut Butter: Spoon dollops of creamy peanut butter throughout the dish, dispersing it evenly to complement the candy layer beneath.
  5. Sprinkle Cake Mix: Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix on top of the peanut butter and candy layers without stirring, forming the cake topping.
  6. Pour Melted Butter: Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix to moisten and help it bake into a golden crust.
  7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the mixture is bubbling at the edges.
  8. Cool and Garnish: Allow the cake to cool slightly before topping with extra chopped peanut butter candies and optionally drizzling with chocolate syrup for added indulgence.

Notes

  • Do not stir the layers together; the dump cake relies on layered ingredients baking to perfection.
  • You can substitute mini chocolate chips or other nutty candies based on preference.
  • Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra special treat.
  • Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: peanut butter cup dump cake, easy dump cake, peanut butter dessert, chocolate peanut butter cake, no-mix cake, simple peanut butter dessert

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