Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake Pull-Apart Cake

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A showstopping dessert where every pull reveals creamy cheesecake, melty peanut butter, and chunks of peanut butter cups—perfect for parties or when you want to impress!

Why You’ll Love This

✅ Easy to make – Uses boxed cake mix for simplicity.
🍰 Fun to serve – Pull-apart style = interactive dessert!
🥜 Peanut butter paradise – Rich, creamy, and loaded with candy.
🎉 Crowd-pleaser – Great for birthdays, potlucks, or game day.

Ingredients

*(Serves 12-16)*

Cake Base

  • 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix (plus ingredients listed on box: eggs, oil, water)

Cheesecake Filling

  • 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Peanut Butter Swirl

  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter (+ extra for drizzling)

Mix-Ins & Toppings

  • 1 cup chopped peanut butter cups (+ more for garnish)

  • ½ cup chocolate chips, melted (for drizzle)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prep the Cake Batter

  • Prepare the yellow cake mix as directed on the box. Set aside.

2. Make the Cheesecake Filling

  • Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.

3. Layer in a Bundt Pan

  1. Grease a bundt pan generously with butter or nonstick spray.

  2. Pour ⅓ of the cake batter into the pan.

  3. Dollop ½ of the cheesecake filling over the batter.

  4. Drizzle ¼ cup peanut butter and sprinkle ½ cup chopped peanut butter cups.

  5. Repeat layers, ending with cake batter on top.

4. Bake

  • Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35-40 mins, until a toothpick comes out clean.

  • Cool 10 mins in the pan, then invert onto a plate.

5. Decorate

  • Drizzle with melted chocolate and extra peanut butter.

  • Garnish with more chopped peanut butter cups.

6. Serve Warm or Cold!

  • Pull apart and enjoy the gooey layers.

Pro Tips

🔸 Don’t overmix – Gently layer to keep swirls defined.
🔸 Use mini peanut butter cups for easier mixing.
🔸 Serve with ice cream for extra indulgence!

Variations

🍫 Double Chocolate – Use chocolate cake mix.
🍌 Banana Twist – Add sliced bananas between layers.
🌰 Nutty Crunch – Mix in chopped peanuts.

 

Storage

  • Fridge: Cover and store for up to 3 days.

  • Reheat: Microwave slices for 10-15 seconds to restore gooeyness.

Final Thought

This pull-apart cake is pure fun and flavor—each piece is a surprise of cheesecake, peanut butter, and chocolate. Perfect for sharing (or not!).

More Peanut Butter Desserts:
🍪 Peanut Butter Stuffed Cookies
🥧 Peanut Butter Pie
🍩 Peanut Butter Glazed Donuts

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