Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake
This indulgent Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake combines the rich flavors of chocolate and peanut butter into an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert. Perfect for any occasion, it's packed with gooey chocolate chips, creamy swirls of peanut butter, and chopped peanut butter cups for the ultimate sweet treat.
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup peanut butter cups chopped
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar optional, for topping
- Optional toppings: chocolate ganache whipped cream, chopped peanuts or pretzels
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix, eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla. Stir until smooth.
- Drop spoonfuls of peanut butter into the batter and gently swirl with a knife.
- Fold in chocolate chips and chopped peanut butter cups.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let cool for 15–20 minutes before serving. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with toppings if desired.
Notes
- Use a high-quality chocolate cake mix for best results.
- For added texture, top with pretzels or chopped peanuts before baking.
- Store at room temperature for 3 days, refrigerated for 5, or freeze for 2 months.
- Great served with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.