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Chocolate Dump Cake
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 1 pkg. chocolate fudge cake mix
13.25-oz.
- 1 pkg. chocolate instant pudding and pie filling
3.9-oz.
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
4 oz.
- 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
optional
- 1 bag semisweet chocolate chips
12-oz.
- Sweetened whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
for serving
Directions
- 1
Mix cake mix and pudding: Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a 13-x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Dump cake mix and instant pudding in even layer in prepared baking dish; set aside.
- 2
Warm milk and melt butter: Microwave milk and butter in a medium, heat-proof bowl on HIGH, until butter is melted, 1 to 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute. Stir in vanilla, if using. Drizzle butter mixture evenly over dry ingredients.
- 3
Mix batter: Gently mix to break down any large clumps or dry spots.
- 4
Add chocolate chips: Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over top of cake batter.
- 5
Bake cake: Bake in preheated oven until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out with a few moist crumbs, about 45 minutes. Let cool completely in pan on wire rack, about 1 1/2 hours.
- 6
Serve: Slice and serve with whipped cream or ice cream.
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About this Recipe
Looking for an incredibly easy, deeply satisfying chocolate dessert? This Chocolate Dump Cake is your answer, requiring just 15 minutes of hands-on effort before your oven does the rest of the work. You’ll love how effortless it is to achieve such a rich, decadent treat.
The genius of a dump cake lies in its beautiful simplicity. You literally 'dump' the ingredients into the pan, and as it bakes, the dry chocolate fudge cake mix and instant chocolate pudding magically transform. They combine with the whole milk, melted butter, and chocolate chips to create layers of fudgy, self-saucing goodness, delivering profound chocolate flavor without any fuss or complex steps.
You'll be treated to a dessert that’s wonderfully moist, intensely chocolatey, and delightfully fudgy from top to bottom. The combination of chocolate fudge cake mix, chocolate instant pudding, and plenty of semisweet chocolate chips ensures a deep, comforting chocolate experience in every bite. It’s the kind of comforting dessert that feels incredibly indulgent, yet it comes together with surprising ease, perfect for satisfying even the most intense chocolate cravings.
While this Chocolate Dump Cake is fantastic as is, you can easily make it your own. Consider swapping the semisweet chocolate chips for milk chocolate chips for a sweeter profile, or dark chocolate chips for more intensity. You could also omit the vanilla extract if you prefer, though it adds a lovely aromatic depth. For an extra layer of flavor, some enjoy sprinkling in a handful of chopped pecans or walnuts before baking.
This irresistible chocolate dessert is best enjoyed warm, ideally with a generous dollop of sweetened whipped cream or a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream. The cool, light toppings perfectly complement the rich, warm cake, making it an ideal treat for family dinners or a cozy evening indulgence.