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Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake

Decadent Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake for Easy Indulgence

A delightful Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake that is easy to prepare and customize, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 1 box Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix Opt for gluten-free version if needed.
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Can use almond or soy milk for dairy-free option.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, melted Coconut oil can be used for dairy-free option.
For the Pudding Layer
  • 1 box Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix Vanilla pudding can be used for a lighter flavor.
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Dark chocolate chips can be used for intense flavor.
  • 1 cup Mini Peanut Butter Cups Chopped Snickers or Rolos can be used as substitutes.
  • 1 cup Caramel Sauce Sweetened condensed milk can be used for extra moisture.
  • 1 cup Crushed Graham Crackers or Biscoff Cookies Any similar cookie can work.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • large mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
  2. Sprinkle the chocolate fudge cake mix evenly across the greased baking dish.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and whole milk until smooth.
  4. Pour the pudding mixture over the cake mix, ensuring even coverage without stirring.
  5. Melt the unsalted butter and drizzle it over the pudding layer.
  6. Scatter the semi-sweet chocolate chips and mini peanut butter cups evenly over the surface.
  7. Drizzle the caramel sauce over the entire surface of the cake.
  8. Finish with a sprinkle of crushed graham crackers or Biscoff cookies.
  9. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, looking for bubbling edges and a slightly jiggly center.
  10. Allow to cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Do not mix or press down on the layers; keeping them separate is crucial for achieving the unique dump cake texture. Optionally, sprinkle sea salt or roasted peanuts on top before baking for enhanced flavor.

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