Description
This indulgent Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake is a rich and comforting dessert that combines chocolate cake, creamy peanut butter, and sweet cream cheese layers with mini Reese’s peanut butter cups. Featuring a simple assembly and baked to perfection, it’s topped with fluffy Cool Whip, chopped peanut butter cups, and a drizzle of chocolate syrup for a deliciously decadent treat perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Layer:
- 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)
Cream Cheese Peanut Butter Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened (227g)
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar (105g)
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream (57g)
Topping:
- 1 stick butter, melted (113g)
- Dry cake mix from the second box (remaining mix from one box)
Finishing Touches:
- 8 oz Cool Whip (225g)
- 1 bag Reese’s peanut butter cups miniatures (12 oz/340g, unwrapped and chopped)
- Chocolate syrup, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 13″x9″ (33×23 cm) baking pan with non-stick spray to prevent sticking during baking.
- Make Cake Batter: In a large bowl, mix one box of chocolate cake mix, the instant chocolate pudding mix, and milk until smooth. Gently fold in the mini Reese’s peanut butter cups and pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Layer: In a separate bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, and heavy whipping cream until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Spread this evenly over the cake batter in the pan.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle the dry cake mix from the remaining cake mix box evenly over the cream cheese layer. Drizzle the melted butter over the top to create a rich crust.
- Bake: Bake the assembled cake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely inside the pan.
- Finish with Cool Whip and Garnish: Once cooled, spread the Cool Whip evenly over the top surface. Sprinkle the chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups over the Cool Whip and drizzle with chocolate syrup for an extra indulgent finish.
- Serve and Store: Serve the cake immediately or store leftover portions in the refrigerator for 2-3 days to keep fresh and delicious.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing and smooth texture.
- Do not overbake the cake to keep it moist and tender.
- For best results, use room temperature ingredients where possible.
- Store leftovers covered tightly in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
- This cake works well as a party dessert due to its rich flavors and easy preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
