Description
Indulgent “Chocolate Dump Cake” delivers pure dessert magic with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Chocolate lovers will savor this simple yet irresistible treat that brings comfort and sweetness to any gathering you plan to enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 small box (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding
- 1.5 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet, milk, dark, or white)
- 2 cups whole milk
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 0.25 cup espresso powder
Optional Add-Ins:
- 0.5 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- 0.5 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by coating it with butter or nonstick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine instant chocolate pudding mix and milk, whisking until the mixture becomes smooth and thick. Allow the pudding to rest for 5 minutes to slightly set.
- Distribute the chocolate cake mix evenly across the bottom of the greased baking dish.
- Carefully pour the prepared chocolate pudding over the cake mix, ensuring an even spread.
- Delicately dust cocoa powder across the surface of the pudding layer.
- Generously scatter chocolate chips over the entire cake, creating a decadent topping.
- For added indulgence, consider incorporating optional ingredients like chopped nuts, marshmallows, or a sprinkle of espresso powder.
- Transfer the dish to the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, watching for set edges and a slightly gooey center.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool for 10-15 minutes, which helps it set and develop a rich, molten texture.
- Serve warm to experience a luxurious chocolate explosion that melts in your mouth.
Notes
- Customize the cake mix by using gluten-free or sugar-free alternatives for special dietary needs.
- Experiment with dark, milk, or white chocolate chips to create different flavor profiles and intensity.
- Swap milk with dairy-free options like almond or oat milk for a vegan-friendly version of the dessert.
- Enhance the richness by adding a tablespoon of instant espresso powder to intensify the chocolate flavor without changing the cake’s texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg