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Chocolate Dump Cake Recipe

Chocolate Dump Cake Recipe
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This decadent Chocolate Dump Cake is an easy-to-make dessert that combines chocolate cake mix, chocolate pudding, and chocolate chips for a rich, fudgy, and comforting treat. The recipe uses melted butter and milk to bring everything together, making it perfect for a quick weeknight dessert or special occasion indulgence.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • 2 cups (474 ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder (optional)

Dry Ingredients

  • 15.25 oz. chocolate cake mix
  • 5.1 oz. instant chocolate pudding mix

Toppings

  • 2 cups (340 g, 12 oz.) chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) to ensure it’s ready once the batter is prepared.
  2. Prepare Butter and Milk Mixture: Combine the melted and slightly cooled butter with the room temperature milk and the espresso powder if using. If the butter begins to clump, warm the mixture gently in 15-second microwave increments, stirring each time, until fully combined and smooth. Set aside.
  3. Grease Baking Dish: Lightly grease an oven-safe baking dish with about 1 tablespoon (14 g) of butter to prevent sticking.
  4. Layer Dry Ingredients: Evenly spread the chocolate cake mix across the bottom of the greased baking dish. Then, sprinkle the instant chocolate pudding mix evenly over the cake mix layer.
  5. Add Butter and Milk Mixture: Pour the prepared milk and butter mixture evenly over the layered dry ingredients. Gently stir the mixture to combine the wet and dry ingredients thoroughly, ensuring there are no large clumps of dry mix left.
  6. Top with Chocolate Chips: Evenly spread chocolate chips over the top of the combined mixture for an extra rich chocolate flavor and an appealing texture.
  7. Bake the Cake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, until the top is set and slightly golden around the edges.
  8. Cool and Serve: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for 10 to 15 minutes. Serve warm for best taste, optionally topped with ice cream or whipped cream for an indulgent treat.

Notes

  • This recipe can be made without the espresso powder, but adding it enhances the chocolate flavor.
  • If the butter and milk mixture separates, warming it gently will help emulsify the ingredients.
  • For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free chocolate cake mix and pudding.
  • Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat before serving.
  • Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for added richness.

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