If you’re craving a rich, chocolatey dessert with the perfect peanut butter punch, this Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake is your new go-to treat. Loaded with chocolate cake mix, creamy chocolate pudding, and chunks of mini peanut butter cups, this dessert is simple, fast, and irresistibly indulgent.

Perfect for weeknight treats, potlucks, or dessert for a crowd, this no-fuss cake requires minimal effort but delivers maximum flavor. Let’s dive into this delicious recipe that combines everyone’s favorite flavors: chocolate and peanut butter!

Why You’ll Love This Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake

• Quick and easy to make—no complicated mixing or baking steps
• Sweet and salty chocolate-peanut butter combination
• Perfect for parties, holidays, or family dessert nights
• Beginner-friendly and delicious every time
• Makes 20 generous servings

Recipe Details

• Course: Dessert
• Cuisine: American
• Prep Time: 25 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 55 minutes
• Servings: 20

Ingredients

• 1 (15.25 oz) box chocolate cake mix
• 1 (3.4 oz) box chocolate instant pudding mix
• 1 ¾ cups milk
• 1 (8 oz) package mini peanut butter cups, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat & Prepare Dish

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Spray a 13×9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

2. Mix Pudding & Cake Batter

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the milk and chocolate pudding mix until smooth.
2. Add the chocolate cake mix and stir until fully combined. The batter will be very thick.

3. Add Peanut Butter Cups

1. Fold in the chopped mini peanut butter cups until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

4. Bake

1. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
2. Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

5. Cool & Serve

1. Allow the dump cake to cool before slicing and serving.
2. Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Enjoy a rich, chocolatey, peanut buttery dessert with minimal effort—perfect for any occasion!

Tips for Success

• For extra gooey texture, serve slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
• Make sure peanut butter cups are evenly distributed to avoid clumping in one area.
• Use good-quality chocolate cake and pudding mix for the richest flavor.
• You can double the recipe for larger gatherings—just use a larger baking dish.

Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake

A rich, chocolatey dessert loaded with chocolate cake mix, creamy chocolate pudding, and chunks of mini peanut butter cups, perfect for any occasion.

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 20 servings

Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients

  

Cake Ingredients

• 1 box 15.25 oz chocolate cake mix
• 1 box 3.4 oz chocolate instant pudding mix
• 1.75 cups milk
• 1 package 8 oz mini peanut butter cups, chopped

Instructions

 

Preparation

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Spray a 13×9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Mixing

• In a large bowl, whisk together the milk and chocolate pudding mix until smooth.
• Add the chocolate cake mix and stir until fully combined. The batter will be very thick.

Incorporating Peanut Butter Cups

• Fold in the chopped mini peanut butter cups until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Baking

• Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
• Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Serving

• Allow the dump cake to cool before slicing and serving.
• Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Notes

For extra gooey texture, serve slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Make sure peanut butter cups are evenly distributed to avoid clumping in one area. Use good-quality chocolate cake and pudding mix for the richest flavor. You can double the recipe for larger gatherings—just use a larger baking dish.

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