Chocolate Dump Cake
Chocolate Dump Cake is a rich, gooey, no-fuss dessert made by layering ingredients straight into the baking dish—no mixing required. It’s like a molten chocolate brownie-meets-pudding that’s perfect for busy days or feeding a crowd.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 10–12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 box (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, sliced into pats
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- Optional toppings: chopped nuts, shredded coconut, mini marshmallows, whipped cream, ice cream
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Pour dry chocolate cake mix evenly into the dish. Do not stir.
- Sprinkle instant pudding mix evenly over the cake mix.
- Pour milk over the dry ingredients evenly.
- Add vanilla extract if using. Scatter chocolate chips over the top.
- Place pats of butter evenly across the surface.
- Optionally, add nuts or marshmallows before baking.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until top is set and bubbling.
- Let cool slightly, then serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.
Notes
- Do not stir the layers—this creates the gooey texture.
- Use dark chocolate chips for an even richer flavor.
- Add toppings before or after baking based on texture preference.
- Best served warm for the full molten effect.
- Microwaves and ovens may vary—check for bubbling and set top as doneness indicators.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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