Chocolate Peanut Butter Dump Cake Recipe
This Chocolate Peanut Butter Dump Cake is a rich and indulgent dessert that combines the luscious flavors of devil’s food cake, creamy peanut butter, and semi-sweet chocolate chips. With an effortless preparation method and no stirring needed, this dump cake bakes into a gooey, bubbly delight that’s perfect for any occasion. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra special treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Total Time: 45-50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 box Devil’s Food cake mix (approx. 15.25 oz)
Wet Ingredients
- 1.5 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (1 stick)
Additional Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Layer Milk and Chocolate Chips: Pour the whole milk into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Evenly sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips over the milk, ensuring an even layer for melting.
- Add Peanut Butter: Drop spoonfuls of creamy peanut butter over the chocolate chips, distributing them randomly but evenly across the dish for balanced flavor throughout.
- Top with Cake Mix: Sprinkle the dry Devil’s Food cake mix evenly over the peanut butter and chocolate chip layer. Do not stir or mix; the distinct layers are crucial to the cake’s texture.
- Pour Melted Butter: Drizzle the melted unsalted butter evenly over the entire surface of the dry cake mix. Try to cover as much of the surface as possible to ensure even baking and moist texture.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges are bubbly and the top is set and slightly golden.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool for 15 minutes. Serve warm, preferably with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra creamy contrast.
Notes
- Do Not Stir the layers after assembling; this is essential to achieve the proper texture and separation in the cake.
- For variation, add 1/2 cup chopped peanuts on top or swap the peanut butter dollops with Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups for an indulgent twist.
- This recipe is perfect for a quick, stress-free dessert that still delivers on flavor and comfort.
- Make sure to use a 9×13 inch baking dish to allow even baking and proper layering.
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