Chocolate Dump Cake
Chocolate Dump Cake is the ultimate go-to dessert when you’re craving something rich, gooey, and decadent. With just a few pantry staples like chocolate cake mix, instant pudding, and chocolate chips, this cake comes together effortlessly. Whether you’re looking for a crowd-pleaser for a holiday gathering or an easy dessert for a quiet night in, this cake hits the mark every time.
This Chocolate Dump Cake recipe is simple and easy to make. I love that you can throw everything into one pan and let the oven do the rest. The grated butter and chocolate chips melt into the cake, making each bite moist and delicious. You can elevate this dessert by adding mini marshmallows, nuts, or even sprinkles on top for a fun twist. Trust me–this cake will disappear fast at your next gathering!
Chocolate Dump Cake
Serve it warm with a scoop of ice cream or gelato, and you’ll see why this is one of my favorite desserts to make!
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Why I love this recipe
- Best “anytime of year or holiday” cake–perfect for any occasion.
- Made with simple ingredients that you likely already have in your pantry.
- So easy to serve warm with a scoop of ice cream or gelato!
Gather these ingredients
- Chocolate cake mix
- Instant chocolate pudding
- Whole milk
- Unsalted butter – grated (cold butter with cheese grater)
- Chocolate chips – semi sweet
- Chocolate chips – milk chocolate
How to make Chocolate Dump Cake
- Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Empty the cake mix and dry pudding mix into the prepared baking pan.
- Pour the milk evenly over the cake and pudding mix and use a fork to combine together (does not have to be perfect).
- Sprinkle the two types of chocolate chips over the cake batter. Then, use a cheese grater and a cold stick of butter and grate the butter evenly over the top of the cake mix (must be COLD butter – room temperature will not work).
- Bake for 35 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and serve.
- Enjoy!
Tips & substitutions
- Best to use a cheese grater and cold butter, but you could also just add small chunks of butter on top of the mix before baking it.
- You can also sprinkle nuts, mini marshmallows, or sprinkles on top of the cake.
- Can be served warm with ice cream, gelato or fresh whipped cream.
Serving suggestions
Serve this Chocolate Dump Cake by itself, or top with ice cream, gelato, chocolate fudge, whipped cream, fresh fruit, or cookie crumbles.
Storage
Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. To ensure it’s moist, keep it covered with plastic wrap. You can store it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Check out these other chocolate treats while you’re here
- Vintage Mayonnaise Cake
- Best Flourless Chocolate Cake
- Sour Cream Chocolate Banana Cake
- Chocolate Ricotta Torte
Get the Recipe:
Chocolate Dump Cake
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 small box Instant Chocolate Pudding
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter, grated (use a cheese grater)
- ¾ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¾ cup milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare and lightly grease a 9 x 13 baking pan.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Dump cake mix into the prepared baking dish.
- Dump the dry pudding mix on top of the cake mix.
- Evenly pour the milk over everything and mix with a fork to combine (doesn’t have to be perfect).
- Sprinkle the 2 kinds of chocolate chips evenly over the cake batter.
- Next, sprinkle the grated butter evenly on top of the chocolate chips. (TIP: use a cheese grater to grate COLD butter, not room temp butter).
- Bake for 35 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and enjoy every bite.
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