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bowl peanut butter cup dump cake

Bowl Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake That's a Family Favorite

Delight in this easy bowl peanut butter cup dump cake, a family favorite that combines creamy peanut butter and chocolate in a quick, satisfying dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 1 box Chocolate Cake Mix Can swap with yellow or vanilla cake mix.
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter Add while still warm.
  • 1 cup Milk Adjust for desired thickness.
For the Peanut Butter Layer
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter Ensure it’s at room temperature.
For Toppings
  • 1 cup Mini Peanut Butter Cups Can add extra chocolate chips.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk or spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
  2. Spread room-temperature peanut butter evenly across the bottom of the baking dish.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine chocolate cake mix, melted butter, and milk. Mix until smooth and pour over the peanut butter layer.
  4. Distribute mini peanut butter cups over the batter, pressing them lightly into the mixture.
  5. Bake for 35-40 minutes until edges pull away and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
  6. Let the cake cool for at least 15 minutes before serving warm, optionally with vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 240mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Ensure peanut butter is at room temperature for easier spreading.

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