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1 bowl peanut butter cup dump cake delight devours time Recipe

1 bowl peanut butter cup dump cake delight devours time Recipe
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Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake Delight is an easy, indulgent dessert that layers smooth peanut butter with rich chocolate cake batter, topped with mini peanut butter cups and chocolate chips. It’s a quick bake requiring minimal prep, perfect for chocolate and peanut butter lovers looking for a deliciously fudgy treat with melty pockets of peanut butter goodness.

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 real butter
  • 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 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: Using room-temperature peanut butter, evenly spread it over the bottom of the prepared pan with a butter knife or offset spatula. Coverage doesn’t need to be perfect but try to cover the entire bottom for that fudgy base.
  3. Mix Cake Batter: In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, melted butter, and milk. Whisk until smooth with no dry pockets; a few small lumps are okay. Batter should be thick yet pourable. Adjust thickness by adding a splash more milk if too thick or a tablespoon of flour if too thin.
  4. Assemble Cake: Pour the chocolate cake batter evenly over the peanut butter layer in the pan. Then sprinkle the mini peanut butter cups and chocolate chips evenly across the top. They will partially sink during baking to create melty pockets.
  5. Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes. Check doneness by observing the edges pulling away from the pan and inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out with moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  6. Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes to let the layers set, ensuring clean slices. Serve as is, or add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra comforting treat.

Notes

  • Let peanut butter come to room temperature for easier spreading and smoother texture.
  • Mini peanut butter cups are preferred over regular size for better melting and even distribution.
  • Check your oven as it may run hot; start checking doneness at 30 minutes.
  • You can substitute almond butter for peanut butter if avoiding peanuts.
  • Try different chocolate chips such as dark or white chocolate for varied sweetness and richness.
  • Milk alternatives like oat or almond milk can be used, though the cake may be slightly less rich.
  • Cooling the cake before slicing helps the layers set and prevents crumbling.

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