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Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake

Irresistible Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake for Effortless Decadence

This Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake is a delightful, easy-to-make dessert that combines chocolate and peanut butter flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 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 Try a chocolate cake mix for deeper flavor.
  • 1 cup Water Use the amount specified on the box.
For the Peanut Butter Layer
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter Both creamy and crunchy varieties work well.
For the Chocolatey Goodness
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Consider using peanut butter chips for extra indulgence.
  • 1 cup Candy Pieces Optional; get creative with M&Ms or crushed Reese's.

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Spread the yellow cake mix evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  3. Dollop generous spoonfuls of peanut butter over the cake mix.
  4. Sprinkle a generous handful of chocolate chips evenly over the peanut butter layer.
  5. Carefully pour water over the top of the layered ingredients without mixing.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes until the center is set.
  7. Let the cake cool for about 10-15 minutes before serving.
  8. Slice and serve warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature peanut butter for easier dolloping. Avoid overmixing after pouring the water to maintain a moist texture.

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