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Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake

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Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake is an indulgent dessert loaded with rich chocolate cake, creamy peanut butter, and plenty of Reese’s peanut butter cups. This easy-to-make, layered treat is perfect for chocolate and peanut butter lovers, making it a hit at potlucks, family gatherings, or as a decadent dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients

  • 2 boxes chocolate cake mix (15.25 oz / 432g each)
  • 1 package instant chocolate pudding mix (3.9 oz / 110g)
  • 1 ½ cups milk (375mL)
  • 1 bag Reese’s peanut butter cups minis (8 oz / 226g, unwrapped)
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened (227g)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (105g)
  • ¼ cup heavy whipping cream (57g)
  • 1 stick butter, melted (113g)
  • 8 oz Cool Whip (225g)
  • 1 bag Reese’s peanut butter cups miniatures (12 oz / 340g, unwrapped and chopped)
  • Chocolate syrup for garnish

Instructions

  • Prepare the Pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 13″x9″ baking pan.
  • Make the First Cake Layer: In a bowl, mix 1 box of chocolate cake mix, instant chocolate pudding, and milk until smooth. Fold in the 8 oz bag of Reese’s minis and pour into the prepared pan.
  • Prepare the Cream Cheese Layer: Beat softened cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and heavy whipping cream until smooth. Spread evenly over the first cake layer.
  • Add the Second Cake Layer: Sprinkle the dry cake mix from the second box over the cream cheese layer. Drizzle melted butter evenly on top.
  • Bake the Cake: Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the top is set. Let the cake cool completely.
  • Add the Toppings: Spread Cool Whip over the cooled cake and sprinkle with chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups.
  • Serve and Enjoy: Drizzle with chocolate syrup before serving.

Notes

  • Storage: Keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Freezing: Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 1 month.
  • Reheating: Best served cold, but can be microwaved for 15 seconds if preferred warm.
  • Make Ahead: Can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the fridge.

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