Description

This 1 Bowl Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake Delight is an irresistible, easy-to-make dessert that combines rich chocolate cake with creamy peanut butter and melty chocolate chips. Using a dump-style method, this cake layers peanut butter and batter directly in the pan, making cleanup a breeze and the process quick. Perfect for peanut butter lovers, this delight serves 12 and offers a decadent balance of flavors and textures.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

1 box chocolate cake mix
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup melted butter
1 1/2 cups milk
1 cup mini peanut butter cups
1/2 cup chocolate chips

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature by the time you are ready to bake.
Prepare Baking Dish: Thoroughly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and facilitate easy removal of the cake after baking.
Layer Peanut Butter: Evenly spread 1 cup of creamy peanut butter across the bottom of the greased baking dish. This creates a rich, flavorful base layer.
Mix Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine the entire box of chocolate cake mix with 1/2 cup melted butter and 1 1/2 cups milk. Stir until the batter is smooth and well combined.
Pour Batter: Pour the prepared chocolate cake batter evenly over the peanut butter layer in the baking dish, covering it completely.
Add Toppings: Sprinkle 1 cup of mini peanut butter cups and 1/2 cup chocolate chips evenly over the top of the batter to add extra bursts of peanut butter and chocolate throughout the cake.
Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is fully cooked.
Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool before cutting and serving; this helps the layers set and enhances the flavors.

Notes

For a fudgier texture, slightly underbake and allow to cool completely before serving.
Mini peanut butter cups can be substituted with chopped regular peanut butter cups if mini are unavailable.
Use creamy peanut butter for a smooth spread; chunky peanut butter may alter texture.
Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for 5 days.
Reheat slices gently in the microwave for a warm, melty treat.