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Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake Recipe

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This indulgent Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake combines the rich flavors of chocolate cake mix, creamy peanut butter, and sweet caramel sauce to create an easy-to-make dessert that’s perfect for peanut butter and chocolate lovers. Loaded with chopped peanut butter cups and topped with melted chocolate and optional crushed cookies, this gooey, melt-in-your-mouth cake is baked in a single dish with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix

Wet and Toppings

  • 1 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped mini peanut butter cups, divided
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips or melting chocolate, melted
  • 1/4 cup crushed graham crackers or cookies (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to ensure the cake does not stick and bakes evenly.
  2. Add Cake Mix: Pour the dry chocolate cake mix evenly into the prepared baking dish without stirring it to maintain the layering effect.
  3. Drizzle Sweetened Condensed Milk and Peanut Butter: Drizzle the sweetened condensed milk evenly across the top of the cake mix. Then drizzle the melted smooth peanut butter over it and lightly swirl with a spoon to combine without mixing thoroughly.
  4. Add Peanut Butter Cups and Caramel: Sprinkle half of the chopped mini peanut butter cups evenly on top. Drizzle the caramel sauce over this layer for added sweetness and gooey texture.
  5. Bake: Bake the dish uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center remains slightly gooey, which ensures a moist and rich texture.
  6. Cool and Add Toppings: Let the cake cool for about 10 minutes. Then top with the remaining chopped peanut butter cups, drizzle with melted chocolate, and optionally sprinkle with crushed graham crackers or cookies for added crunch and flavor.
  7. Serve: Serve warm. For an extra decadent treat, add a scoop of ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream when serving.

Notes

  • For best gooey texture, avoid overbaking; the center should jiggle slightly when done.
  • You can substitute peanut butter with almond or cookie butter for a different flavor profile.
  • If desired, use parchment paper to line the baking dish for easier cleanup.
  • This cake is best served warm and fresh, but leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated.

Keywords: peanut butter cup dump cake, easy peanut butter dessert, chocolate peanut butter cake, no-mix cake, peanut butter caramel dessert

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