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Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake

A comforting dessert featuring layers of chocolate pudding, cake mix, melted peanut butter, and candy for a decadent treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 box chocolate cake mix
  • 1 package instant chocolate pudding mix (3.9 oz)
  • 3 cups whole milk Use whole milk for a silkier texture
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter Chunky peanut butter can also be used for texture
  • 1.5 cups peanut butter cups, chopped
  • 0.5 cups melted butter
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips Optional for extra chocolate flavor
  • optional Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream For serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together chocolate pudding mix and milk until smooth and slightly thickened.
  3. Pour the pudding mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, spreading it to all corners.
  4. Sprinkle the dry chocolate cake mix evenly over the pudding layer without mixing.
  5. Drizzle melted butter over the cake mix.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of peanut butter across the top.
  7. Scatter chopped peanut butter cups and mini chocolate chips evenly over everything.
Baking
  1. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the edges are set and the center is gooey and bubbling.
  2. Let cool for about 15 minutes before serving warm, topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.
Serving
  1. Spoon generous wedges into shallow bowls so the warm center can breathe.
  2. Add a cloud of softly whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for contrast.
  3. Sprinkle with extra chopped peanut butter cups or a pinch of flaky sea salt to enhance the flavor.

Notes

For best results, cool completely before covering to avoid sogginess; store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat individual portions for 20-30 seconds in the microwave to maintain a molten center.