Description
Ready to take your dessert game to the next level? This Peanut Butter Cup Dump Cake is an irresistible mash-up of fudgy brownies, caramel swirls, and melty peanut butter cups—all topped with a gooey chocolate drizzle and a crunchy cookie finish. It’s the kind of easy recipe that delivers big flavor without the fuss. Perfect for easy dinners, potluck parties, or last-minute sweet cravings. Whether you’re on the hunt for a quick dessert, a crowd-pleaser for gatherings, or something rich to satisfy your chocolate craving, this is your go-to. This one-pan wonder checks off every box for a dreamy, indulgent treat that’s also beginner-friendly. It’s everything you want in a dessert—quick, rich, chocolatey, and indulgent.
Ingredients
1 box fudge brownie mix
2 large eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup milk
1 1/2 cups mini peanut butter cups, halved
1/2 cup caramel sauce
1/3 cup chocolate chips or chocolate sauce, melted
1/4 cup crushed cookies or graham crackers
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Prepare brownie mix in a large bowl using eggs, oil, and milk. Stir until well combined.
3. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared dish and spread evenly.
4. Sprinkle half of the mini peanut butter cups over the batter.
5. Drizzle spoonfuls of caramel sauce on top and swirl with a knife.
6. Bake for 30–35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
7. Remove from oven and while still warm, drizzle with melted chocolate.
8. Top with remaining peanut butter cups and crushed cookies.
9. Serve warm or let cool completely before slicing.
10. Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat for gooey perfection.
Notes
For a richer flavor, substitute milk with brewed coffee when mixing the brownie batter.
To prevent sinking, lightly press peanut butter cups into the batter before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: dump cake, chocolate dessert, peanut butter, easy dessert, quick baking