Name: Hot Cocoa Chocolate Cake Dump Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 Servings
Cuisine: American

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February 11, 2026

Hot Cocoa Cake Dump Cake is the easiest way to turn everyone’s favorite winter drink into a decadent dessert. With layers of rich chocolate, gooey marshmallows, and a cozy cocoa flavor baked right in, this simple dump‑and‑bake recipe delivers all the comfort of hot chocolate in cake form. Perfect for holiday gatherings, snow days, or anytime you’re craving something sweet and nostalgic, it’s a treat the whole family will love.

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Hot Cocoa Chocolate Cake Dump Cake

Cake Mix Recipes Verified

Ingredients

WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray your pan (13X9) with non stick spray.

Mix the pudding mix, one package of hot cocoa mix, and milk in a bowl. Use a whisk.

Stir in the cake mix until moist. Fold in half of the marshmallows.

Put it into the cake pan and spread it out. Sprinkle on the chocolate chips.

Bake in the oven for 35 minutes.

Remove and add on the rest of the marshmallows asap. Let the cake cool for 1 hour.

Before serving add on the other hot cocoa mix envelope and some whipped cream!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Cocoa Intensity Boost 🍫
For a more intense hot cocoa flavor, bloom the hot cocoa mix in warm milk before adding it to the cake mixture to enhance the depth of chocolate taste.
Marshmallow Magic 🔥
For perfectly toasted marshmallow top, broil the cake for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking, watching carefully to prevent burning.
Moisture Master 💧
Add an extra tablespoon of milk beyond the recipe's requirement to ensure an ultra-moist, tender cake that mimics the creamy texture of hot cocoa.
Chocolate Chip Strategy 🍪
Reserve some chocolate chips to sprinkle on top of the cake just before the final 5 minutes of baking for a beautiful melted chocolate effect.
Serving Presentation Pro 🥄
Warm your serving plates slightly before plating to keep the cake's temperature consistent and enhance the comforting hot cocoa experience.