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Chocolate Dump Cake Recipe

4.7 from 99 reviews

This Chocolate Dump Cake is an incredibly easy and decadent dessert that combines chocolate cake mix, instant pudding, melted butter, milk, and chocolate chips. It’s a simple one-bowl recipe that requires no mixing bowls or complicated steps. Just layer the ingredients, pour the liquid over, and bake until wonderfully moist and chocolaty. Perfect for a quick yet delicious treat that can be topped with whipped cream or ice cream.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
  • 1 (3 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, melted and cooled
  • 2 1/2 cups milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350º F (175º C) and prepare a 13×9 inch baking dish by spraying it with non-stick spray or greasing it lightly.
  2. Layer Cake Mix: Evenly sprinkle the chocolate cake mix over the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create the base layer.
  3. Layer Pudding Mix: Sprinkle the instant chocolate pudding mix evenly over the top of the cake mix layer.
  4. Prepare Liquid Mixture: In a separate container, combine the cooled melted butter with the milk and stir well.
  5. Pour Liquid: Pour this butter and milk mixture evenly over the layers of cake and pudding mix in the baking dish. Use a spatula to gently press and mix just enough so the liquid reaches the bottom and saturates throughout the cake mix without turning it into a batter.
  6. Add Chocolate Chips: Sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly on top of everything to add gooey chocolate pockets.
  7. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 40 minutes, or until the cake is completely set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Cool and Serve: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool before serving. Top with whipped cream or ice cream if desired for an extra indulgent finish.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the liquid into the cake mix; just enough to moisten the base for even baking.
  • You can swap semi-sweet chocolate chips with milk or dark chocolate chips for different levels of sweetness.
  • Letting the cake cool before serving allows it to set properly and makes slicing easier.
  • For added texture, consider adding chopped nuts or a sprinkle of sea salt on top before baking.
  • Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Keywords: Chocolate dump cake, easy chocolate cake, no mixer dessert, instant pudding cake, quick chocolate dessert