Description
This Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake is a simple, indulgent dessert combining rich chocolate cake mix, chopped peanut butter cups, and sweetened condensed milk. With minimal prep and a gooey center topped with a golden crust, it’s perfect served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra special treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (approximately 15.25 oz)
- 1 cup mini peanut butter cups, chopped
- 1/2 cup peanut butter chips
Wet Ingredients
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Optional Toppings
- Vanilla ice cream, for serving
- Whipped cream, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Layer the Ingredients: Evenly spread the chopped mini peanut butter cups across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Next, sprinkle the dry chocolate cake mix evenly over the peanut butter cups, ensuring full coverage. Then, scatter the peanut butter chips evenly on top of the cake mix for added flavor and texture.
- Add the Liquids: Drizzle the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the layered dry ingredients to moisten the mixture. Afterward, pour the melted butter evenly across the top to ensure the cake will bake with a golden crust.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the top is set and slightly golden brown. The cake’s center should remain gooey and moist to preserve the dump cake’s signature texture.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool slightly for about 10 minutes. Serve warm, topped with optional vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Use a greased or parchment-lined baking dish to make cleanup easier.
- The cake is best served warm to enjoy the gooey center fully.
- You can substitute mini peanut butter cups with chopped full-size peanut butter cups if desired.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated before serving.
- For a nut-free version, omit peanut butter cups and chips and use safe alternatives.
