Indulge in the ultimate chocolate and peanut butter delight with this Peanut Butter Cup Dump cake. Layers of chocolate cake, creamy peanut butter, and chunks of Reese’s peanut butter cups make this dessert a decadent treat for any occasion.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This recipe is a chocolate and peanut butter lover’s dream come true. It’s easy to make, incredibly rich and satisfying, and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth cravings. The combination of moist chocolate cake, creamy peanut butter, and the crunch of peanut butter cups creates a dessert that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients:
- 2 boxes chocolate cake mixes (15.25 oz/432g each)
- 1 package instant chocolate pudding mix (3.9 oz/110g)
- 1 ½ cups milk (375mL)
- 1 bag Reese’s peanut butter cups minis (8 oz/226g, unwrapped)
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened (227g)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (105g)
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream (57g)
- 1 stick butter, melted (113g)
- 8 ounces Cool Whip (225g)
- 1 bag Reese’s peanut butter cups miniatures (12 oz/340g, unwrapped and chopped)
- Chocolate syrup for garnish
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 13″x9″ pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, stir together 1 cake mix, chocolate pudding, and milk. Fold in 1 bag of Reese’s mini cups. Pour into the pan and spread evenly.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and cream until smooth. Spread over cake batter.
- Sprinkle the dry cake mix from the remaining box over the cream cheese mixture. Pour melted butter on top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Spread Cool Whip over cooled cake. Sprinkle with chopped peanut butter cups. Serve with drizzled chocolate syrup.
Storage
Store covered in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
Recipe Tips
For an extra indulgent touch, serve each slice with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Feel free to customize the toppings by adding chopped nuts, caramel sauce, or extra chocolate drizzle for a personalized touch.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 35-40 minutes | Total Time: 50-55 minutes
Kcal: 660 kcal per serving | Servings: Varies”