Peanut Butter Cup Cake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Cake Batter

01 - 1 box chocolate cake mix
02 - 1 cup milk
03 - 1/2 cup vegetable oil
04 - 3 large eggs
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Filling and Topping

06 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
07 - 1 cup chocolate chips
08 - 1 cup peanut butter cups, chopped
09 - 1 cup powdered sugar (optional, for topping)

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, vegetable oil, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
03 - Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
04 - Drop spoonfuls of peanut butter over the batter, then sprinkle half of the chocolate chips and chopped peanut butter cups on top.
05 - Pour the remaining cake batter over the peanut butter layer and smooth it out.
06 - Top with the remaining chocolate chips and peanut butter cups.
07 - Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
08 - Allow the cake to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar, if desired, and serve warm.

# Notes:

01 - For a cleaner cut, allow the cake to cool further before slicing.