Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake 🍫🥜
This decadent, no-fuss Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake is a dreamy mashup of chocolate cake, creamy peanut butter cheesecake filling, and melty peanut butter cups—all with minimal effort! Perfect for potlucks, parties, or when you need a quick dessert fix.
Ingredients
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1 box chocolate cake mix (15.25 oz)
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1 cup creamy peanut butter
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1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping (Cool Whip or homemade)
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½ cup mini peanut butter cups, chopped (plus extra for topping)
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¼ cup chocolate syrup or melted chocolate (optional drizzle)
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Pan:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2️⃣ Make the Cake Layer:
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In a bowl, mix cake mix, peanut butter, and milk until combined (batter will be thick).
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Spread evenly into the baking dish.
3️⃣ Make the Cheesecake Layer:
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In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
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Add powdered sugar and mix until creamy.
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Fold in whipped topping and chopped peanut butter cups.
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Drop spoonfuls over the cake batter, then gently swirl with a knife (don’t overmix).
4️⃣ Bake & Chill:
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Bake for 30-35 mins until edges are set (center may look slightly jiggly).
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Let cool 10 mins, then refrigerate at least 2 hours (or overnight) to set.
5️⃣ Serve:
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Drizzle with chocolate syrup and top with extra peanut butter cups.
Tips & Variations
✅ No-Bake Option: Skip baking—just layer the cake mix batter (unbaked) with the cheesecake mixture and chill. The cake mix softens into a brownie-like texture.
✅ Substitutions:
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Use devil’s food cake mix for extra richness.
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Swap peanut butter cups for Reese’s Pieces or chocolate chips.
✅ Serving Idea: Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the ultimate indulgence!
Why You’ll Love It:
➡️ Only 6 ingredients (plus toppings)!
➡️ Creamy + fudgy texture contrast.
➡️ Crowd-pleaser for any occasion.