Description
This Chocolate Dump Cake is a delightfully easy and rich dessert that layers chocolate cake mix, instant chocolate pudding, milk, butter, and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Combining minimal prep with maximum flavor, this 50-minute bake yields a warm, gooey, chocolatey treat perfect for serving with ice cream.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (approx. 15.25 oz)
- 5.1 ounces instant chocolate pudding mix
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick or 113 grams), melted but not hot
- 2 ½ cups whole milk
Instructions
- Prepare the baking dish and oven: Spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking.
- Layer the cake mix: Evenly sprinkle the entire box of chocolate cake mix across the bottom of the prepared casserole dish, creating a uniform base layer.
- Add the pudding mix: Sprinkle the instant chocolate pudding mix evenly over the cake mix layer to add moisture and rich chocolate flavor throughout.
- Mix milk and butter: In a separate bowl, combine the whole milk with the melted butter. Ensure the butter is warm but not hot to avoid curdling the milk, achieving a smooth mixture.
- Pour wet mixture over dry: Pour the milk and butter mixture slowly over the cake and pudding layers, covering them evenly.
- Lightly incorporate layers: Using a whisk, gently mix the dry and wet ingredients together just enough to slightly incorporate them. This helps the batter to bake evenly without fully blending the layers.
- Add chocolate chips: Sprinkle the entire 12-ounce bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly on top to infuse extra chocolate goodness and texture.
- Bake the cake: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the edges are bubbling and the top looks set but still moist and gooey.
- Serve: Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly. Serve warm, ideally paired with a scoop of ice cream to complement the rich chocolate flavors.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is melted but not hot before mixing with milk to prevent curdling.
- Don’t overmix the layers after adding the wet ingredients; slight incorporation is sufficient to ensure even baking.
- Serve warm for the best gooey texture and flavor experience.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
