🍫🥜 Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake
Ultra-Gooey, Chocolatey & Ridiculously Easy
This Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake is the ultimate no-fuss dessert for peanut butter lovers. Rich chocolate cake mix, creamy peanut butter, and melty chocolate chips come together in one pan to create a gooey, brownie-meets-cake masterpiece—no mixing bowls, no stress, and maximum flavor.
It’s called a dump cake for a reason: you simply layer the ingredients, bake, and let the oven work its magic. Perfect for potlucks, parties, weeknight cravings, or anytime you want a decadent dessert with minimal effort.
📝 Ingredients
Main Ingredients
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1 box chocolate cake mix
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1 cup creamy peanut butter
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1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
Additional Ingredients
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 cup milk or heavy cream
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½ cup mini peanut butter cups (optional but highly recommended)
Optional Toppings
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Chopped peanuts
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Chocolate drizzle
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Powdered sugar
👩🍳 Directions
1. Preheat & Prepare
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Layer the Ingredients
Pour milk or heavy cream evenly into the bottom of the baking dish.
Sprinkle the chocolate cake mix evenly over the liquid—do not stir.
Drop spoonfuls of peanut butter across the surface.
Sprinkle chocolate chips and peanut butter cups evenly over the top.
3. Add the Butter
Drizzle melted butter evenly over the entire surface, covering as much of the dry cake mix as possible. This helps create a moist, rich texture.
4. Bake
Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is set and the center is slightly gooey.
For a more cake-like texture, bake an additional 5 minutes.