Description
A delightful chocolate treat combining the rich flavors of peanut butter and chocolate in a simple dump cake.
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped peanut butter cups
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, for swirling
- 1/2 cup chopped peanuts, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the dry chocolate cake mix evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the cake mix.
- Pour the milk evenly over the top. Do not stir.
- Dollop 1 cup of peanut butter over the surface, followed by the chocolate chips and chopped peanut butter cups.
- Warm the remaining 1/2 cup peanut butter in the microwave for about 15–20 seconds, just until easy to drizzle. Drizzle it over the cake and gently swirl with a knife.
- Sprinkle with chopped peanuts if using.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the edges are set and the center remains slightly soft and fudgy.
- Let cool for 15–20 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent peanut-butter-and-chocolate dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg