Are you looking for an easy and delicious fudgy dessert? If you are, this 5 ingredient chocolate dump cake recipe is for you. It only takes a few minutes to put together, and the results are rich and decadent.
As the name implies, the ingredients for this cake are just dumped into the pan before they are baked. Unlike some dump cakes, this one is best if you do give it a quick stir.
However, it is quick and easy, and there is no mixer required. It literally just takes a couple of minutes of prep time, and the resulting dessert is fabulous.
We think the chocolate dump cake is best served warm. It is ooey, gooey, and fudgy that way. Of course, a scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream never hurt or a dollop of whipped cream.
You could even take it to the next level and drizzle it with a bit of hot fudge sauce or some gooey caramel sauce. Though it is perfectly wonderful without all of the extras.
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Change it up
You can easily switch up the flavors by changing the add-ins as well. Peanut butter chips would be fabulous, or you could add some chopped walnuts or pecans if you are in to that sort of thing.
Storage
While this cake is best fresh from the oven, the leftovers are still wonderful. Just cover the leftover dump cake and store it at room temperature for up to three days.
When you are ready for more, scoop some onto a plate and pop it in the microwave for a few seconds to warm it up again. It will be almost as good as new!
If you make homemade whipped cream, it can also be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Just give it a quick re-whip before serving.
If simple dessert recipes that start with a cake mix are your thing, I have more. Be sure to check them out for even more tasty inspiration!
Chocolate Dump Cake
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 5.1 ounces instant chocolate pudding mix
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 2½ cups whole milk
- 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉ and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- Pour the 1 box chocolate cake mix into the dish.
- Sprinkle the 5.1 ounces instant chocolate pudding mix over the cake mix.
- Combine the ½ cup unsalted butter and 2½ cups whole milk in a separate bowl. Drizzle the milk mixture over the dry ingredients in the baking dish. Gently stir the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients until just combined. Smooth to an even layer.
- Distribute the 12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips over the top of the dump cake batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes. You can even pull it a few minutes earlier if you like it extra gooey. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or dollop of whipped cream.
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Carlee,
You’re awesome and so are recipes. It’s hard to believe with all of the recipes you have shared with your readers that you’re a busy mom!
Keep the recipes coming!
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Julie Hamilton
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This chocolate dump cake sounds like the perfect go-to dessert for anyone craving something rich and indulgent without the fuss! I love how simple it is, and the idea of serving it warm with ice cream or whipped cream takes it to a whole new level of deliciousness. Definitely a must-try for chocolate lovers!
For sure!
Carlee, not only does this look absolutely delightful and I wish I had it for dessert tonight, but I love your new blog format. You have worked so hard over the past 10 years and it shows! This is just beautiful, your design layout and photos are incredible. I’m so proud of you!
Thank you so much, Andrea! We have been working hard on the new design, so I am glad you like it!