Description
This rich and indulgent Chocolate Dump Cake is a simple, no-fuss dessert perfect for chocolate lovers. With layers of instant chocolate pudding, dry cake mix, melted butter, and chocolate chips baked to perfection, it’s a delightful treat that’s easy to prepare and serves 10 people.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 box (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Wet Ingredients
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Toppings (Optional)
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Mix Pudding: In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and 2 cups of milk until the mixture is smooth and slightly thickened.
- Layer Pudding: Pour the pudding mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, spreading it to cover the entire bottom layer.
- Add Cake Mix: Sprinkle the dry chocolate cake mix evenly over the pudding layer. Be careful not to stir; keep the layers distinct.
- Butter Layer: Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top of the dry cake mix, trying to cover as much surface as possible. This helps the cake bake and create a crisp topping.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly across the top for extra chocolaty goodness.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top looks set, golden, and crisp.
- Serve: Once baked, allow the cake to cool slightly. Serve warm topped with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a perfect finish.
Notes
- Do not stir the layers after adding the cake mix; this ensures a layered texture.
- Using room temperature melted butter helps it drizzle evenly over the cake mix.
- For extra crunch, you can add chopped nuts on top before baking.
- This dessert is best enjoyed warm but can be reheated in the microwave.
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
