Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake

A rich, gooey dessert combining chocolate, peanut butter cups, and cake mix for an easy and crowd-pleasing treat.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1 5

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 12 servings

Calories 400 kcal

20 pieces peanut butter cups (full size, chopped — about 2 cups), plus additional chopped for topping Use a recognizable brand like Reese’s for best results.
1 box instant chocolate pudding mix (3.9 oz) Whisk until thickened, should be pourable.
2 cups milk (cold) Use cold milk straight from the fridge.
1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet) For balanced sweetness.
1 cup peanut butter chips Adds extra flavor and contrast.
1 box yellow cake mix (standard 15.25 oz box) Use your favorite brand.
3/4 cup butter (melted — 1.5 sticks) Drizzle evenly to hydrate the cake mix.
to taste cooking spray (for pan) To prevent sticking.
to taste hot fudge sauce (for drizzling) For serving.
to taste whipped cream or ice cream (for serving) To enhance the serving.

Preheat your oven to 350°F and spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Chop the full-size peanut butter cups into quarters — reserve a handful for the topping.
Spread the chopped peanut butter cups evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

Whisk the instant chocolate pudding mix with cold milk in a medium bowl until smooth and slightly thickened.
Pour the chocolate pudding mixture evenly over the peanut butter cups in the dish.
Sprinkle the chocolate chips and peanut butter chips evenly over the pudding layer.
Sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix evenly across the entire surface. Do not stir.
Drizzle the melted butter slowly over the cake mix, trying to cover as much surface as possible.

Bake the dish for 45 to 50 minutes until the top is golden brown and the edges are bubbly.
Let cool for 10 to 15 minutes before cutting.
Drizzle with hot fudge sauce, top with reserved chopped peanut butter cups, and serve warm with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

For even depth and baking, adhere to the 9x13 pan size. Serve warm for the best texture.

Keyword Chocolate and Peanut Butter, chocolate dessert, Dump Cake, Easy Cake Recipe, Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake