Name: Chocolate Cake Dump Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 15.25 ounces Chocolate cake mix; 3.9 ounces Instant chocolate pudding; 1.5 cups Milk; 0.5 cup Butter; 12 ounces Chocolate chips

Craving a rich, gooey chocolate dessert that’s effortless to make? This chocolate cake dump cake is your answer. My easy cake has just 5 simple ingredients and minimal prep, you’ll have a decadent treat that’s perfect for any occasion. I love dump cakes because they’re so quick and easy to make. Make this cake the next time you want a sweet treat.

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Chocolate Cake Dump Cake

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Chocolate Cake Dump Cake

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350℉.

Spray a 9×13 pan with nonstick spray.

Dump the cake mix into the prepared baking dish.

Pour the pudding mix on top of the cake mix.

Drizzle the milk over the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Be sure there aren't any pockets of dry mix left.

Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top.

Arrange the butter evenly over the top.

Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Serve warm or cooled with ice cream, whipped cream or any of your favorite toppings.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Room Temperature Pudding Mix 🌡️
Let your instant chocolate pudding mix sit at room temperature before mixing to ensure it blends smoothly with the milk and creates a silky, lump-free layer that won't sink unevenly into the cake.
Strategic Chocolate Chip Distribution 🍫
Reserve half your chocolate chips to sprinkle on top during the last 5 minutes of baking so they stay glossy and intact, rather than melting completely into the cake layers.
Butter Melting Technique 🧈
Melt butter separately and pour it evenly across the baking dish before adding dry cake mix to ensure uniform moisture distribution and prevent dry spots in the finished cake.
Precise Milk-to-Pudding Ratio 🥛
Use exactly the milk amount specified for the pudding to achieve the perfect gooey center—too much liquid creates a soupy texture, while too little results in a dense, dry cake.
Cool Before Serving 🕐
Allow the dump cake to cool for 15-20 minutes after baking so the pudding layer sets properly and the cake develops structure, making it easier to serve and enhancing the contrast between layers.