Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake Delight Recipe
Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake Delight is a luscious and easy-to-make dessert that combines the rich flavors of peanut butter cups with a moist, buttery cake base. This no-fuss recipe requires minimal preparation by layering simple ingredients directly in the baking dish and baking to a golden, gooey perfection. It’s perfect for peanut butter lovers craving a decadent treat without the need for elaborate mixing or baking skills.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix (about 15.25 oz)
- 1/2 cup chopped peanut butter cups (about 5–6 standard size cups)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), melted
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking once the batter is prepared.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, melted butter, sweetened condensed milk, milk, and egg until you have a smooth, well-blended mixture.
- Layer Cake Mix: Evenly sprinkle the dry yellow cake mix over the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create a dry base layer.
- Add Peanut Butter Cups: Sprinkle the chopped peanut butter cups evenly over the cake mix layer for bursts of chocolate and peanut butter flavor throughout the cake.
- Pour Wet Mixture: Evenly pour the peanut butter wet mixture over the top of the dry layers, allowing it to seep through. Do not stir; the wet mixture will combine with the dry mix during baking to form a moist, rich cake.
- Bake the Cake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick toothpick inserted near the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool for about 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- For an extra chocolatey kick, sprinkle additional peanut butter cups on top before baking.
- Do not overmix the batter once poured; the ‘dump’ method ensures a layered texture.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Can be reheated in the microwave for about 20 seconds to enjoy warm flavors.
- This dessert is best enjoyed fresh but still delicious when served chilled.
Keywords: peanut butter, dump cake, easy dessert, peanut butter cups, quick cake, baking
