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Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake

Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake That Will Melt in Your Mouth

A deliciously simple Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake layered with chocolate, peanut butter, and candy pieces.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 9 slices
Course: Dessert
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 1 box Yellow Cake Mix or chocolate/devil's food cake mix for a richer taste
For the Creamy Layer
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter or crunchy peanut butter for extra texture
For the Decadent Touch
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips or white chocolate chips/peanut butter M&Ms
For the Crunch
  • 1 cup Candy Pieces (e.g., Reese’s) consider crushed pretzels for a salty-sweet contrast

Equipment

  • Baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease your baking dish.
  2. Evenly sprinkle the yellow cake mix as the base layer, then create dollops of creamy peanut butter on top.
  3. Sprinkle chocolate chips and candy pieces over the top, distributing them well.
  4. Bake for approximately 40-45 minutes until the top is set but still gooey in the center.
  5. Allow the cake to cool for a few minutes before cutting into squares and serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 210mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Assemble quickly to retain peanut butter's creamy texture. Experiment with different cake mixes and candy toppings for varied flavors.

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