đź–¤ Introduction
If you’ve never had a dump cake before, you’re in for a treat. This Death by Chocolate Dump Cake is the ultimate chocolate lover’s dream — a combination of gooey, fudgy brownie texture with layers of rich chocolate flavors. The best part? No mixing bowls needed! Just “dump” the ingredients into your baking dish and bake. It’s quick, low-effort, and perfect for parties, potlucks, or late-night cravings.
🍫 Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix (devil’s food or triple chocolate preferred)
- 1 box (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups milk (for the pudding)
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup hot fudge sauce, warmed
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, sliced into thin pats
- 1/2 tsp salt (optional, for balance)
- Optional toppings:
- Whipped cream or ice cream
- Extra drizzle of fudge or caramel
- Crushed Oreos or chocolate shavings
🔪 Instructions
Method: Oven Baked
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by lightly greasing it with butter or nonstick spray.
- Make the pudding layer:
- In a separate bowl (okay, one bowl is needed here), whisk together the chocolate pudding mix and 2 cups of milk until smooth and slightly thickened (about 2 minutes).
- Dump in the pudding into the bottom of the baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the pudding layer. Do not mix.
- Add chocolate chips (both semi-sweet and milk chocolate) on top of the cake mix.
- Drizzle the warmed hot fudge sauce over the top.
- Distribute the butter pats evenly across the top of the cake.
- Optional: Sprinkle a pinch of salt over the top to balance all that rich sweetness.
- Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until the top is set and slightly crispy, but the center is still gooey and molten.
- Cool slightly before serving to let it firm up — unless you want it extra melty (no judgment here!).
🍨 Serving Suggestions
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for contrast.
- Add a dollop of whipped cream and a drizzle of fudge or caramel.
- For extra crunch, sprinkle with toasted nuts or crushed chocolate cookies.
đź“ť Tips & Variations
- Use dark chocolate chips for a richer flavor.
- Add a splash of espresso or coffee to the pudding to intensify the chocolate.
- Want even more chocolate? Add a handful of chopped brownie pieces or chocolate candy bars before baking.