Description
A quick and easy dessert that combines a chocolate cake mix with creamy peanut butter and chocolate chips, resembling the flavors of peanut butter cups.
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 3 eggs (optional, for added moisture)
- 2 cups water (or as directed on the cake mix)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or as directed on the cake mix)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven following the instructions on the cake mix box.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together the chocolate cake mix, creamy peanut butter, and water until everything is well blended and smooth.
- Pour this delightful chocolatey mixture into a greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips generously on top of the batter.
- If desired, whisk together the eggs and oil, then drizzle this mixture atop the batter.
- Bake according to the suggested time on the cake mix box, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let it cool before serving.
Notes
For a fuller treat, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Add extra chocolate chips or chopped peanut butter cups on top for fun.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: dump cake, peanut butter cake, chocolate cake, easy dessert, potluck dessert