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Gooey chocolate peanut butter dump cake with melted chocolate chips and chopped Reese’s cups, served warm in a baking dish.

Peanut Butter Dump Cake


  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A rich and fudgy one-pan chocolate peanut butter dessert made with cake mix, pudding, milk, chocolate chips, and Reese’s cups.


Ingredients

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  • 1 box chocolate cake mix (Devil’s Food recommended)
  • 1 package instant chocolate pudding mix (3.4 oz)
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, and cocoa powder.
  3. Pour in milk and stir until the batter is thick and smooth.
  4. Fold in chocolate chips and chopped mini Reese’s cups.
  5. Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan and tap gently to level.
  6. Bake for 35 minutes or until the edges are set and center is slightly gooey.
  7. Cool for 10–15 minutes before serving warm.

Notes

  • Devil’s Food cake mix provides the richest flavor.
  • Don’t overbake; a gooey center is the goal.
  • Try adding a swirl of peanut butter on top before baking.
  • Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 359
  • Sugar: 41g
  • Sodium: 312mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 58g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 8mg

Keywords: Death by Chocolate Peanut Butter Dump Cake, easy dump cake, chocolate peanut butter dessert, Reese’s dump cake