Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake – Chocolatey, Gooey & Irresistible

If you’re a peanut butter and chocolate lover, this Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake will become your new favorite dessert. It’s rich, gooey, and bursting with flavor thanks to layers of chocolate pudding, peanut butter, and peanut butter cups. Best of all—it’s a dump cake, which means minimal effort, no complicated steps, and maximum indulgence.

Perfect for parties, potlucks, or an easy weeknight treat, this dessert will have everyone asking for seconds.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔ Super easy – no mixer required, just layer and bake.

✔ Peanut butter + chocolate heaven – the ultimate flavor duo.

✔ Crowd-pleaser – gooey center with a crispy edge.

✔ Customizable – add nuts, caramel, or extra peanut butter cups.

Ingredients You’ll Need

1 box chocolate cake mix
1 (3.9 oz) box instant chocolate pudding mix
2 cups whole milk
½ cup creamy peanut butter
½ cup butter, melted
1 cup mini peanut butter cups, chopped
1 cup milk chocolate chips
½ cup chopped peanuts (optional for crunch)
Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (for serving)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1 – Preheat & Prepare

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

Step 2 – Make the Pudding

In a medium bowl, whisk together the chocolate pudding mix and milk until smooth. Let it thicken for a few minutes.

Step 3 – Layer the Dessert

Pour the pudding mixture evenly into the baking dish.
Sprinkle the dry chocolate cake mix over the pudding.
Drizzle melted butter and peanut butter over the cake mix, swirling slightly with a spoon (but don’t mix completely).

Step 4 – Add Toppings

Scatter chopped peanut butter cups and chocolate chips on top. Add chopped peanuts if you like a little crunch.

Step 5 – Bake & Serve

Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the edges are set and the center is gooey. Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Tips & Variations

Extra gooey? Add more peanut butter cups on top before baking.
Nutty crunch: Mix in almonds, pecans, or peanuts.
Peanut butter swirl: Microwave peanut butter for 20 seconds and drizzle extra on top before serving.
Caramel lovers: Add caramel drizzle on top after baking.

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream.

Add a drizzle of warm peanut butter on top.

Pair with whipped cream and chocolate syrup.

Storage

Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat in the microwave for 20–30 seconds for that gooey fresh-baked texture.

Nutrition (Per Serving – 12 servings)

Calories: 420 kcal
Carbs: 52g
Fat: 21g
Protein: 6g

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I use crunchy peanut butter instead of creamy?

Yes! Crunchy peanut butter adds extra texture and works great in this recipe.

2. Can I make this in advance?

Absolutely. Bake, let it cool, and store covered in the fridge. Reheat before serving.

3. What’s the best way to serve dump cake?

Warm with ice cream or whipped cream for the ultimate indulgence.

4. Can I use a different cake mix?

Yes! Try devil’s food cake mix or peanut butter cake mix for a twist.

5. Can I make it without pudding?

The pudding gives it that gooey texture, so it’s highly recommended.