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peanut butter cup dump cake

Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake: The Ultimate Indulgent Treat

This Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake combines rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter for a dessert that's easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Chocolate Cake Mix Classic flavor base.
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter Can substitute with coconut oil.
  • 1 cup Milk Any type of milk works.
For the Peanut Butter Layer
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter Room temperature for easy spreading.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Mini Peanut Butter Cups Optional chocolate chips for extra flavor.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Spread the peanut butter evenly across the bottom of the greased dish.
  3. In a bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, melted butter, and milk. Stir until smooth.
  4. Pour the chocolate batter over the peanut butter layer and spread evenly.
  5. Sprinkle mini peanut butter cups over the top of the batter.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes until edges pull away and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
  7. Let cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, allow the cake to cool before slicing and consider serving with warm vanilla ice cream.

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