This simple Chocolate Dump Cake is a cake mix hack that bakers of all skill levels can make. It’s topped with a combination of classic semi-sweet chocolate chips and white chocolate chips for a decadent finish. This simplified version of classic chocolate cake features a rich and indulgent flavor perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients to Make Chocolate Dump Cake Recipe

A chocolate dump cake is a delicious and easy dessert that’s perfect for satisfying chocolate flavor cravings with minimal effort. This easy dump cake recipe features a simple technique as everything is mixed right in the baking dish for easy clean-up, too. For this recipe, I like to use a combination of classic chocolate chips and white chocolate chips for the topping. That being said, you can customize this simple recipe to suit your personal taste. This simple chocolate cake is moist, decadent, and guaranteed to satisfy your chocolate craving. Ingredients you’ll need to make one pan Chocolate Dump Cake: (Scroll down for full printable recipe card.)

Cake Mix – One box of Devil’s Food cake mix or chocolate cake mix forms the base of the cake.
Instant Pudding – Chocolate instant pudding mix gives the cake a creamy chocolaty flavor.
Liquid – Whole milk for moisture.
Butter – Salted or unsalted butter gives the cake a rich flavor.
Chocolate Chips – A combination of semi-sweet chocolate chips and white chocolate chips.
Espresso – Espresso boosts the chocolate flavor without making it taste mocha.
Serve – Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving.

How to Make the BEST Chocolate Dump Cake Recipe

Heat Oven and Prepare Dish – Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 13×9-inch baking dish or cake pan with cooking spray.
Dry Cake Mix – Sprinkle the cake mix into the dish.
Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix – Sprinkle the pudding mix over the cake mix.
Liquid– Whisk together the milk, melted butter and instant espresso or coffee granules. Pour evenly over the dry ingredients.
Combine – Use a whisk to gently stir and combine. It’s okay if some dry mix is visible. Spread evenly in the dish.
Chocolate Chips – Sprinkle the top evenly with chocolate chips.
Oven – Bake per the cook time in the recipe or just until a toothpick inserted into the center shows moist crumbs.
Serve – Let stand for 5 minutes then slice and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Kitchen Equipment to Make Easy Chocolate Cake

One 13×9-inch baking dish or cake pan.
Measuring cups.
Medium bowl
Large whisk.

Recipe Variations, Tips and Substitutions

Eggs – Please follow the recipe and not the instructions on the back of the cake mix box. There are no eggs in this cake.
Chocolate Chips – You can use any combination of chocolate chips for this cake. Milk chocolate chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, bittersweet chocolate chips or white chocolate chips. You could use half chocolate chips and half peanut butter chips for a variation.
Toffee Chips – You could sprinkle the chocolate chips with toffee bits for a buttery twist.
Nuts – You may opt to add nuts to the mix. You could add toasted chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter along with the chocolate chips.
Topping Options – You may also opt to go next level with a drizzle of caramel sauce or hot fudge sauce.
Test the Cake for Doneness – It’s normal for the cake to puff up while its baking and settle as it cools. To test for doneness use a cake tester or a toothpick to check the center of the cake. For this cake you’re looking for moist crumbs not a perfectly clean tester.
How to Serve Chocolate Dump Cake – You can serve this cake warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, at room temperature, or chilled. Vanilla ice cream is a must when it’s warm and Cool Whip or fresh whipped cream when it’s room temperature or cold.

Storage and Leftovers

Leftovers – Store Chocolate Dump Cake in an airtight container or covered with plastic wrap chilled in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Freezer – You can freeze this Chocolate Dump Cake for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator and enjoy cold or pop it into the microwave and gently reheat.

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