Chocolate Dump Cake Recipe

Introduction

This Chocolate Dump Cake is a quick and easy dessert that delivers rich chocolate flavor with minimal effort. Using just a few simple ingredients and your favorite mix-ins, you can have a delicious, crowd-pleasing treat ready in under an hour.

Ingredients

• 1 box chocolate cake mix
• 1 box instant chocolate pudding (5.1 ounces)
• ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
• 2 ½ cups milk
• 1–2 cups mix-ins (chocolate chips, M&Ms, nuts, or marshmallows)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Step 2: Evenly sprinkle the dry cake mix and instant chocolate pudding powder across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
3. Step 3: Melt the butter, then pour the melted butter and milk over the cake and pudding mixture. Lightly whisk to combine.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle your choice of mix-ins evenly on top of the batter.
5. Step 5: Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes. Let the cake cool slightly before serving.

Tips & Variations

• For extra moisture, consider adding a spoonful of sour cream or yogurt to the batter before baking.
• Swap mix-ins based on your preference—try chopped nuts for crunch or marshmallows for gooey sweetness.
• If you prefer a richer dessert, use whole milk or even cream instead of regular milk.

Storage

Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave for about 20 seconds before serving to revive the softness.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use a different cake mix flavor?

Yes, you can experiment with other flavors like devil’s food or mocha cake mix to customize the taste, but chocolate works best to complement the pudding and mix-ins.

Do I have to use instant pudding?

Instant pudding helps make the cake moist and flavorful quickly. Using regular pudding mix would require additional preparation and might change the texture.

Chocolate Dump Cake Recipe

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This Chocolate Dump Cake Recipe is an easy and delicious dessert that combines chocolate cake mix, instant chocolate pudding, and your favorite mix-ins, all baked together in one pan for a rich, moist, and crowd-pleasing treat. Perfect for quick preparation with minimal effort, it features a luscious chocolate flavor with a variety of texture options depending on the mix-ins you choose.

• Author: Rico
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 40 minutes
• Total Time: 50 minutes
• Yield: 12 servings 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

• 1 box chocolate cake mix (approx. 15.25 ounces)
• 1 box instant chocolate pudding (5.1 ounces)

Wet Ingredients

• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2½ cups milk

Mix-Ins

• 1–2 cups mix-ins such as chocolate chips, M&Ms, nuts, or marshmallows

Instructions

1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish thoroughly with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
2. Add Dry Mixes: Evenly sprinkle the dry chocolate cake mix and instant chocolate pudding mix across the bottom of the prepared baking dish to create a uniform base.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: Melt the unsalted butter until fully liquid. Pour the melted butter and the 2½ cups of milk into the baking dish over the dry ingredients. Lightly whisk these together in the pan to combine without fully mixing, allowing the batter to set up properly when baked.
4. Add Mix-Ins: Scatter your choice of 1 to 2 cups of mix-ins such as chocolate chips, M&Ms, nuts, or marshmallows over the top of the batter for added texture and flavor.
5. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the cake is set and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs but no raw batter.
6. Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool slightly in the pan to allow it to set up further before serving warm or at room temperature.

Notes

• You can customize this dump cake with your favorite mix-ins to add different textures and flavors.
• For a richer pudding flavor, you can use whole milk instead of low-fat milk.
• Allow the cake to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving to make slicing easier.
• Store leftover cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; warm before serving.
• Using a dark or glass baking dish may require slightly less baking time, so check doneness early.

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