Description
This Chocolate Peanut Butter Dump Cake is a rich, gooey, no-fuss dessert that brings together the classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter in the easiest way possible. With layers of chocolate pudding, peanut butter, cake mix, and chocolate chips, everything is simply “dumped” into a baking dish and baked to perfection. It’s warm, decadent, and ridiculously simple—perfect for potlucks, family dinners, or last-minute dessert cravings.
Ingredients
1 (3.9 oz) box instant chocolate pudding mix
2 cups cold milk
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 (15.25 oz) box chocolate cake mix
1 cup chocolate chips
½ cup melted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
Cooking spray for greasing the pan
Instructions
1 Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2 In a mixing bowl, whisk together the chocolate pudding mix and cold milk until it thickens slightly, about 2 minutes. Stir in the vanilla extract and set aside.
3 Pour the pudding mixture into the prepared baking dish. Drop spoonfuls of the peanut butter over the pudding layer, spacing them evenly.
4 Sprinkle the dry chocolate cake mix evenly over the top of the pudding and peanut butter layers. Do not stir.
5 Evenly scatter the chocolate chips over the dry cake mix layer.
6 Drizzle the melted butter over the entire top of the cake, making sure to cover as much of the dry mix as possible.
7 Bake uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the top is set and the edges are bubbling. The center may still be slightly gooey, which is perfect for a dump cake.
8 Let the cake rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving to allow it to firm up slightly. Serve warm on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Do not mix the layers after assembling—this is key to the texture of a true dump cake. If you like extra crunch, sprinkle chopped peanuts on top before baking. You can also use crunchy peanut butter for added texture. For a deeper chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate chips or chunks. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator and reheated in the microwave for a quick treat.