{"id":97,"date":"2025-08-14T12:10:50","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T12:10:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=97"},"modified":"2025-08-14T12:11:38","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T12:11:38","slug":"97","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/14\/97\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00a0Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Gooey, Chocolatey &amp; Out\u2011of\u2011This\u2011World Easy!<\/h3>\n<p>If you&#8217;re a fan of chocolate and peanut butter (and let&#8217;s be honest \u2014 who isn\u2019t?), this <strong>Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake<\/strong> is about to blow your mind. It&#8217;s ridiculously easy, perfectly gooey, and outrageously indulgent. With just a few ingredients and no mixing bowls required, this is the kind of <strong>low-effort, high-reward dessert<\/strong> that\u2019ll have everyone begging for the recipe.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re talking <strong>layers of rich chocolate cake<\/strong>, <strong>melted peanut butter<\/strong>, and <strong>chunks of peanut butter cups<\/strong>, all baked together in one pan until hot, bubbly, and ooey-gooey. The sweetened condensed milk adds a caramel-like richness that takes it over the top. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and you\u2019ll have a dessert that tastes like it came from a restaurant \u2014 but took almost no work.<\/p>\n<h3>\u00a0Prep Time: 10 minutes<\/h3>\n<p>Bake Time: 35\u201340 minutes<br \/>\nServings: 10\u201312<br \/>\nStorage: Refrigerates well and reheats beautifully<\/p>\n<h3>\u00a0Ingredients<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>1 box chocolate cake mix<\/strong> (any variety \u2013 devil\u2019s food, fudge, or triple chocolate are great)<\/li>\n<li><strong>1 stick butter (\u00bd cup), melted<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>1 cup peanut butter<\/strong>, slightly melted<\/li>\n<li><strong>12\u201316 peanut butter cups<\/strong>, chopped (Reese\u2019s or your favorite brand)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Optional toppings:<\/strong> chocolate chips, chopped peanuts, whipped cream, vanilla ice cream<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\u00a0Instructions<\/h3>\n<h4>1. <strong>Preheat and Prep<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Preheat your oven to <strong>350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C)<\/strong>.<br \/>\nGrease a <strong>9&#215;13-inch baking dish<\/strong> with butter or non-stick spray.<\/p>\n<h4>2. <strong>Layer the Cake Mix<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Pour the <strong>dry cake mix<\/strong> directly into the baking dish. Use a spoon or spatula to spread it evenly across the bottom \u2014 no need to mix!<\/p>\n<h4>3. <strong>Add Sweetened Condensed Milk<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Drizzle the entire can of <strong>sweetened condensed milk<\/strong> evenly over the dry cake mix. Don\u2019t stir \u2014 just let it soak down into the mix naturally.<\/p>\n<h4>4. <strong>Peanut Butter Swirl<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Slightly warm the <strong>peanut butter<\/strong> in the microwave (about 20\u201330 seconds) until it&#8217;s pourable but not hot.<br \/>\nDrizzle or dollop the melted peanut butter over the condensed milk and cake mix.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong> Use a butter knife to gently swirl the peanut butter into the mix for a marbled effect. But don\u2019t overdo it \u2014 you want ribbons of peanut butter, not a full blend.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h4>5. <strong>Add the Peanut Butter Cups<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Roughly chop the <strong>peanut butter cups<\/strong> and scatter them generously over the top of the dish. They\u2019ll melt into gooey pockets of chocolatey-peanut butter goodness.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u00a0Want even more richness? Sprinkle on some <strong>mini chocolate chips<\/strong> or chopped chocolate bars at this stage too.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h4>6. <strong>Pour the Butter<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Slowly pour the <strong>melted butter<\/strong> over the entire surface. Try to drizzle it evenly across the top to help moisten the cake mix during baking.<\/p>\n<h4>7. <strong>Bake<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Place in the preheated oven and bake for <strong>35\u201340 minutes<\/strong>, or until the top looks set and the edges are bubbling. The center should still be slightly gooey \u2014 that\u2019s the magic of a dump cake!<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u00a0Baking Tip: Every oven is a little different, so keep an eye on it during the last 5\u201310 minutes. You want a soft, spoonable texture \u2014 not a dry cake.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>\u00a0How to Serve<\/h3>\n<p>Let the dump cake cool for <strong>5\u201310 minutes<\/strong> before serving \u2014 this helps it firm up just slightly while staying gooey in the center. Then grab a spoon and dig in!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Serve it:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Warm<\/strong> with vanilla ice cream (highly recommended)<\/li>\n<li>With a drizzle of chocolate or caramel sauce<\/li>\n<li>Topped with whipped cream and a few extra chopped peanut butter cups for flair<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\u00a0Storage &amp; Reheating<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fridge:<\/strong> Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to <strong>4 days<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reheat:<\/strong> Microwave individual servings for 15\u201320 seconds until warm and gooey again.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Freezer:<\/strong> This cake doesn\u2019t freeze particularly well due to the gooey texture, but you can freeze it for up to <strong>1 month<\/strong> if needed. Thaw and reheat gently.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\u00a0Variations &amp; Substitutions<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cake Mix:<\/strong> Try yellow cake mix or brownie mix for a different flavor base.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nut-Free:<\/strong> Use sunflower seed butter and nut-free chocolate candies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extra Crunch:<\/strong> Add chopped pretzels or salted peanuts on top before baking.<\/li>\n<li><strong>More Chocolate:<\/strong> Stir in cocoa powder or drizzle hot fudge over the top after baking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\u00a0Why You\u2019ll Love This Recipe<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Only <strong>5 main ingredients<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>No mixing bowls or electric mixer needed<\/li>\n<li>Totally beginner-friendly<\/li>\n<li>Ready in under an hour<\/li>\n<li>An absolute dream for chocolate and peanut butter lovers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\u00a0Final Thoughts<\/h3>\n<p>This <strong>Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake<\/strong> is the kind of dessert you make when you want something outrageously good without breaking a sweat. It\u2019s ideal for last-minute guests, weekend cravings, birthday parties, or just a rainy night on the couch with your favorite movie. One pan, no mess, maximum satisfaction.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; \u00a0Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake &nbsp; Gooey, Chocolatey &amp; Out\u2011of\u2011This\u2011World Easy! 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