Easy Chocolate Dump Cake Recipe

Easy Chocolate Dump Cake Recipe

Believe it or not, this gooey and moist chocolate dump cake needs just five ingredients and ten minutes of prep. Yet somehow, it's addictively chocolatey.

Ingredients

  • 1 package of chocolate cake mix
  • 1 package of dry pudding mix
  • 1 and 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter

    cut into small pieces

  • 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175°C), and grease a 9 by 13-inch baking dish.

  2. 2

    Pour the chocolate cake mix and chocolate pudding mix into the prepared baking dish.

  3. 3

    Drizzle the milk over the dry ingredients and use a spatula to mix everything together until properly combined.

  4. 4

    Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the batter and dot small pieces of butter over the top.

  5. 5

    Bake the chocolate dump cake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  6. 6

    Let the cake cool for a few minutes. Slice and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a dollop of whipped cream, and a drizzle of hot fudge or caramel sauce. Enjoy!

Easy Chocolate Dump Cake Recipe

Easy Chocolate Dump Cake Recipe

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About this Recipe

Craving a rich, chocolatey dessert that practically makes itself? This Easy Chocolate Dump Cake recipe delivers an irresistibly gooey and moist treat with minimal effort, requiring just five ingredients and ten minutes of prep time.

The magic of this chocolate dump cake lies in its effortless assembly: simply combine a package of chocolate cake mix, dry pudding mix, whole milk, cold butter, and semi-sweet chocolate chips. This clever combination ensures an addictively chocolatey result, with the pudding mix and butter working together to create that signature moist and gooey texture without any complex techniques.

Prepare for a dessert that’s pure comfort. You’ll find a deep, rich chocolate flavor balanced with an incredibly moist and tender crumb that gives way to pockets of melted, gooey chocolate chips throughout. The cake is soft, almost pudding-like in its irresistible texture, making each spoonful a decadent experience. Despite its indulgent taste, its simplicity means it’s a foolproof option for any home cook.

While perfect as is, you can subtly shift the chocolate experience. Consider using milk chocolate chips for a sweeter, creamier profile, or dark chocolate chips for a more intense, less sweet chocolate hit. The key is to keep the quantity of chocolate chips consistent for that gooey texture.

This chocolate dump cake shines brightest when served warm, perhaps alongside a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream or a dollop of freshly whipped cream. It's the ideal dessert for a casual family dinner, a potluck, or anytime you need a quick, impressive treat.

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