Name: Chocolate Peanut Butter Dump Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12 Servings
Cuisine: American

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February 9, 2026

This Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake Recipe is an indulgent, chocolate and peanut butter cake that is the perfect birthday cake, and also perfect for parties, gatherings, and potlucks. Start with a cake mix and some sinfully good extras and you are good to go. But be warned, make this cake once and you will be asked to bring it to every get together, especially because it will become one of everyone’s favorite dream cakes.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Dump Cake

Cake Mix Recipes Verified

Ingredients

WarningMilk and 6 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Mix together 1 cake mix, pudding, and milk until smooth.

Fold in 1 package of Reese’s candy.

Pour into a 13×9 baking dish prepared with nonstick spray.

In a separate bowl, use a hand mixer to beat cream cheese, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and whipping cream.

Spread over cake batter mixture.

Sprinkle on second box of cake mix and then pour melted butter over the top.

Bake for 35-45 minutes, allow to cool completely.

Spread cool whip on top of cooled cake, sprinkle on remaining Reese’s candy, and drizzle on chocolate syrup.

Serve & enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Perfect Pudding Integration 🥄
Sift the instant chocolate pudding mix thoroughly to prevent lumps and ensure a smooth, even distribution throughout the cake batter.
Reese's Placement Pro 🍫
Freeze the Reese's mini peanut butter cups for 10-15 minutes before chopping to prevent them from crumbling and maintain distinct pieces.
Cream Cheese Magic 🧈
Always bring cream cheese to room temperature before mixing to ensure a completely smooth and lump-free texture in your frosting or filling.
Moisture Master Technique 💧
Drizzle chocolate syrup in a zigzag pattern over the cake while it's still warm to help it absorb deeper into the cake layers for maximum moisture.
Whipped Cream Stabilization 🍰
Add a tablespoon of powdered sugar per cup of heavy whipping cream to help stabilize the whipped cream and prevent it from deflating quickly.