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Chocolate Peanut Butter Dump Cake

Irresistible Chocolate Peanut Butter Dump Cake Made Easy

This Chocolate Peanut Butter Dump Cake is a simple and delicious dessert featuring rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pudding Layer
  • 1 box Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix Any chocolate pudding mix works perfectly.
  • 2 cups Cold Milk Whole or low-fat yields the best results.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances the flavor profile of the pudding.
For the Cake Layer
  • 1 box Chocolate Cake Mix Devil's food or dark chocolate mixes are great alternatives.
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter Contributes moisture and richness.
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Consider using crunchy for added texture.
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Choose semi-sweet, milk, or dark chocolate chips.
Optional Additions
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Peanuts For a delightful crunch.
  • 1 cup Fruit, like Bananas or Strawberries For a fruity twist.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • medium-sized bowl
  • whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and cold milk for about 2 minutes until thickened, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. Spread the pudding mixture evenly across the bottom of the baking dish.
  4. Add dollops of creamy peanut butter on top of the pudding layer.
  5. Sprinkle the dry chocolate cake mix evenly over the layers.
  6. Scatter chocolate chips on top of the cake mix layer.
  7. Drizzle melted butter evenly over the entire surface of the cake mix layer.
  8. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, watching for bubbles at the edges.
  9. Let the cake cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Consider serving alongside side dishes like Garlic Butter Salmon or Homemade Butter Chicken.

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