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bowl peanut butter cup dump cake delight devours time Recipe

bowl peanut butter cup dump cake delight devours time Recipe
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This Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake Delight is an incredibly easy and indulgent chocolate-peanut butter dessert featuring a fudgy peanut butter layer, rich chocolate cake batter, and melty mini peanut butter cups and chocolate chips on top. Perfect for any occasion, it combines the best of creamy peanut butter and decadent chocolate in one irresistible baked treat.

Ingredients

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Peanut Butter Layer

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter (room temperature)

Cake Batter

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix (devil’s food preferred)
  • 1/2 cup melted butter (real butter, measured after melting)
  • 1 1/2 cups milk (whole milk recommended)

Toppings

  • 1 cup mini peanut butter cups
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.
  2. Spread Peanut Butter Layer: Spread the room-temperature peanut butter evenly across the bottom of the greased baking dish using a butter knife or offset spatula, covering the entire base. Don’t worry about perfection; this will create a fudgy layer as it bakes.
  3. Make the Batter: In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, melted butter, and milk. Whisk together until mostly smooth with no large dry spots. A few small lumps are okay. The batter should be thick but pourable. Adjust thickness with a splash more milk or a tablespoon of flour if needed.
  4. Assemble and Top: Pour the chocolate batter evenly over the peanut butter layer in the baking dish. Sprinkle mini peanut butter cups and chocolate chips evenly on top; they will partially melt and sink slightly during baking.
  5. Bake the Cake: Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges pull away from the pan slightly and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  6. Cool Before Serving: Let the cake cool for at least 15 minutes in the pan to allow layers to set. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.

Notes

  • Allow peanut butter to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before use for easier spreading.
  • Check oven temperature with a thermometer as some run hot; start testing doneness at 30 minutes.
  • Use mini peanut butter cups rather than full-size for even melting and distribution.
  • If allergic to peanuts, almond butter can be substituted but will alter flavor slightly.
  • Milk alternatives like oat or almond milk work but may result in a slightly less rich cake.
  • Dark chocolate chips reduce overall sweetness; white chocolate chips add extra richness.
  • Cooling the cake helps achieve clean slices and better layer definition.

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