🍫 Decadent Chocolate Dump Cake

Decadent Chocolate Dump Cake is an ultra-easy dessert made by layering chocolate cake mix, chocolate pudding, chocolate chips, and a few simple ingredients before baking into a rich, gooey, fudgy treat. It’s like a cross between a chocolate cake, brownie, and molten pudding dessert.

Prep Time

• Prep: 10 minutes
• Bake: 40–50 minutes
• Total: About 1 hour

Servings

12 servings

Ingredients

• 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
• 1 box (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup sour cream (optional, for extra moisture)
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
• ½ cup melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Prepare the Batter

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
3. Whisk chocolate pudding mix with milk until thickened.
4. Stir in sour cream and vanilla if using.
5. Spread pudding mixture evenly into the baking dish.

2. Add Cake Layer

1. Sprinkle dry chocolate cake mix evenly over the pudding layer.
2. Do not stir.
3. Drizzle melted butter evenly over the cake mix.
4. Sprinkle chocolate chips and nuts over the top.

3. Bake

1. Bake for 40–50 minutes until the top is set and the edges are slightly crisp.
2. Let cool for 10–15 minutes before serving.

Serving Suggestions

• 🍨 Warm with vanilla ice cream
• 🍫 Extra chocolate drizzle
• 🥜 Peanut butter sauce
• 🍓 Fresh berries
• 🍦 Whipped cream

Variations

🍪 Chocolate Peanut Butter Dump Cake

Add:

• Peanut butter chips
• Swirls of creamy peanut butter

🍒 Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake

Add:

• 1 can cherry pie filling beneath the cake mix

☕ Mocha Chocolate Dump Cake

Replace some milk with:

• Strong brewed coffee
• Add espresso powder

🥥 German Chocolate Style

Add:

• Coconut flakes
• Pecans
• Caramel drizzle

Storage

• Refrigerator: Keeps for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Freeze portions for up to 3 months.
• Reheat individual servings for a warm, gooey texture.

Tips for the Best Dump Cake

• Spread ingredients evenly but avoid mixing the layers.
• Use high-quality chocolate chips for a richer flavor.
• Let it rest briefly after baking so the pudding layer thickens.
• Serve warm for the ultimate fudgy, molten texture.