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Chocolate Dump Cake is a simple and decadent chocolate dessert recipe using chocolate cake mix, chocolate pudding mix, chocolate chips, milk and butter.

Chocolate Dump Cake is a simple and decadent chocolate dessert recipe using chocolate cake mix, chocolate pudding mix, chocolate chips, milk and butter.



Chocolate Dump Cake is a delicious 5 ingredient chocolate cake recipe.

Chocolate Dump Cake is a simple and decadent chocolate dessert recipe using chocolate cake mix, chocolate pudding mix, chocolate chips, milk and butter.

This cake recipe doesn’t require any mixing bowls as all of the ingredients are combined right in the baking dish.

Chocolate Dump Cake is a simple and decadent chocolate dessert recipe using chocolate cake mix, chocolate pudding mix, chocolate chips, milk and butter.

This dump cake recipe takes just under an hour from start to finish and serves up to ten people.

Chocolate Dump Cake is a simple and decadent chocolate dessert recipe using chocolate cake mix, chocolate pudding mix, chocolate chips, milk and butter.

Printable Recipe Card with a Full List of Ingredients and Instructions is Located at the Bottom of the Post.

Be sure to read through the entire post so that you don’t miss out on any important tips and tricks!

To make this cake, I started by greasing a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.

I dumped a box of chocolate cake mix in the baking dish and spread it out evenly.

dry chocolate cake mix in a baking dish

I sprinkled a box of chocolate pudding mix evenly over the cake mix.

spooning chocolate pudding mix over chocolate cake mix in a baking dish

I sprinkled some semi-sweet chocolate chips on top of the dry ingredients in the baking dish.

chocolate chips on top of dry chocolate cake mix and pudding mix in a baking dish

I used a fork to lightly mix the dry ingredients and chocolate chips together to cover the chocolate chips.

chocolate cake mix, pudding mix and chocolate chips stirred together in a baking dish

I poured some milk over the ingredients in the baking dish.

milk poured on top of chocolate cake mix and pudding mix in a baking dish

I used a fork to stir until the milk and dry ingredients were almost fully combined.

stirring milk, cake mix and pudding mix together in a baking dish

I sprinkled some more chocolate chips on top.

sprinkle chocolate chips on top of chocolate cake batter in a baking dish

I placed some square butter slices on top, being sure to space them out as evenly as possible.

butter slices on top of chocolate cake ingredients in a baking dish

I placed the dish in the oven and baked the cakes until the edges were set.

Chocolate Dump Cake is a simple and decadent chocolate dessert recipe using chocolate cake mix, chocolate pudding mix, chocolate chips, milk and butter.

Then the chocolate dump cake was ready to serve.

Chocolate Dump Cake is a simple and decadent chocolate dessert recipe using chocolate cake mix, chocolate pudding mix, chocolate chips, milk and butter.

 

I served my chocolate dump cake with scoops of vanilla ice cream.

Chocolate Dump Cake is a simple and decadent chocolate dessert recipe using chocolate cake mix, chocolate pudding mix, chocolate chips, milk and butter.

This rich and moist chocolate cake is sure to be a family favourite.

Chocolate Dump Cake is a simple and decadent chocolate dessert recipe using chocolate cake mix, chocolate pudding mix, chocolate chips, milk and butter.

If you are looking for a low prep chocolate cake recipe, then you need to try this Chocolate Dump Cake!

Chocolate Dump Cake is a simple and decadent chocolate dessert recipe using chocolate cake mix, chocolate pudding mix, chocolate chips, milk and butter.

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PRINTABLE VERSION OF THE RECIPE CAN BE FOUND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE

Ingredients You’ll Need to Make This Chocolate Dump Cake:

  • 1 box (15.25) Betty Crocker chocolate cake mix
  • 1 box (5.9 oz) Jello instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
  • 2 ½ cups milk
  • ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter, room temperature, and sliced

How to Make Chocolate Dump Cake:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Butter a 9 by 13-inch baking dish. (you can also use non-stick spray)
  3. Evenly spread the cake mix into the baking dish. Use a fork or offset spatula to help spread evenly.
  4. Sprinkle the chocolate pudding, into an even layer on top of the cake mix.
  5. Sprinkle half the chocolate chips on top of the dry mixture.
  6. Using a fork, lightly mix the dry mixture and chocolate chips to coat the chocolate chips.
  7. Pour the milk over the dry mixture, and mix with a fork until the milk and dry mixture are almost incorporated.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top.
  9. Place the sliced butter on top of the cake.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes or until the edges are set and the top is golden.
  11. Serve and Enjoy!
Chocolate Dump Cake is a simple and decadent chocolate dessert recipe using chocolate cake mix, chocolate pudding mix, chocolate chips, milk and butter.

Chocolate Dump Cake

Yield: 10 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

Chocolate Dump Cake is a simple and decadent chocolate dessert recipe using chocolate cake mix, chocolate pudding mix, chocolate chips, milk and butter.

Ingredients

  • 1 box (15.25) Betty Crocker chocolate cake mix
  • 1 box (5.9 oz) Jello instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
  • 2 ½ cups milk
  • ½ cup (1 stick) salted butter, room temperature, and sliced

Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
    2. Butter a 9 by 13-inch baking dish. (you can also use non-stick spray)
    3. Evenly spread the cake mix into the baking dish. Use a fork or offset spatula to help spread evenly.
    4. Sprinkle the chocolate pudding, into an even layer on top of the cake mix.
    5. Sprinkle half the chocolate chips on top of the dry mixture.
    6. Using a fork, lightly mix the dry mixture and chocolate chips to coat the chocolate chips.
    7. Pour the milk over the dry mixture, and mix with a fork until the milk and dry mixture are almost incorporated.
    8. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips on top.
    9. Place the sliced butter on top of the cake.
    10. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes or until the edges are set and the top is golden.
    11. Serve and Enjoy!

Notes

  • Substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark chocolate chips, peanut butter, Butterfingers, or Heath chips if desired
  • Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream.
  • Storage: Once completely cooled, place in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days and in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Re-warm: Place your portion in a heatproof plate and place in an air fryer at 350 degrees F for 3 to 5 minutes depending on the desired temperature.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 268

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