Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake

Indulge in this rich and fudgy dessert that combines the classic flavors of chocolate and peanut butter. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a treat that’s sure to delight your taste buds.

Ingredients:

1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
1¾ cups milk
½ cup creamy peanut butter
1½ cups chopped peanut butter cups
Optional toppings: whipped cream, additional chopped peanut butter cups, chocolate syrup

Instructions:

Preheat Oven:

Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare the Batter:

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and milk until smooth and thickened.
Add the chocolate cake mix and creamy peanut butter to the pudding mixture. Stir until well combined.
Incorporate Peanut Butter Cups:

Gently fold in 1 cup of the chopped peanut butter cups into the batter.
Assemble in Baking Dish:

Pour the batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly.
Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of chopped peanut butter cups over the top of the batter.
Bake:

Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the cake is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve:

Allow the cake to cool in the baking dish.
Once cooled, slice and serve. For an extra indulgent treat, top each serving with whipped cream, additional chopped peanut butter cups, and a drizzle of chocolate syrup.