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Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake

Irresistibly Gooey Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake Delight

This Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake is a simple yet satisfying dessert that combines chocolate and peanut butter in a gooey delight.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 1 box yellow cake mix can substitute with chocolate or devil’s food cake mix for a richer flavor
For the Creamy Filling
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter or use crunchy peanut butter for added texture
  • 1 cup chocolate chips use semi-sweet or milk chocolate for variety
For the Sweet Crunch
  • 1 cup candy pieces (e.g., Reese's Cups) can be substituted with peanut butter M&Ms
For the Topping
  • 1 cup water

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a 9x13-inch baking dish, pour half of the yellow cake mix evenly across the bottom.
  3. Dollop generous spoonfuls of creamy peanut butter over the layer of cake mix, then sprinkle with chocolate chips and candy pieces.
  4. Top off with the remaining yellow cake mix and pour water over the entire mixture.
  5. Place in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes until the top is bubbly and golden brown.
  6. Let it cool for about 10-15 minutes before serving warm, preferably with vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm for the best experience, and feel free to experiment with different mixes and add-ins for variations.

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