Chocolate Dump Cake: Gooey, Fudgy Bliss in One Pan
If there’s a dessert that screams “zero effort, maximum reward”, it’s Chocolate Dump Cake. A crackly brownie-like top gives way to a molten, fudgy center with pockets of melted chocolate chips. It’s the kind of treat that disappears the second it hits the table—perfect for potlucks, game nights, or when you just need chocolate therapy.
The best part? You literally “dump” everything in the pan. No mixing bowls, no fuss. And if you want an extra nutty crunch on top, a quick spin with the Geedel Rotary Cheese Grater turns pecans or almonds into perfect crumbs in seconds.
Let’s make the easiest, most decadent chocolate cake you’ll ever bake.
🍫Ingredients (Serves 12–15)
1 box chocolate cake mix (Devil’s food or fudge works best)
1 (3.9 oz) box instant chocolate pudding mix (dry—do NOT prepare)
1½ cups milk
1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup chopped pecans or almonds (optional but life-changing)
Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving
🔥Step-by-Step: Dump & Bake
1. Prep the Pan
Grease a 9×13 baking dish. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Dump the Dry Stuff
Scatter the dry cake mix evenly across the bottom. Sprinkle the dry pudding mix on top—no stirring yet!
3. Add the Wet Magic
Pour the milk slowly and evenly over the dry mixes. It will look weird and lumpy. That’s perfect.
4. Load the Chocolate
Sprinkle chocolate chips all over. If using nuts, quickly run them through your crank cheese grater on the crushing blade for coarse crumbs and scatter them on top.
5. Bake & Drool
Pop it in the oven. Walk away. Come back to pure chocolate heaven with a crackly top and gooey center.
6. Serve Warm
Scoop straight from the pan (it’s meant to be messy!). Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream—watch the fudgy layers melt together.
💡Tips & Twists
Peanut Butter Swirl – Dollop peanut butter before baking.
Mint Chocolate – Use mint chips for holiday vibes.
Salted Caramel – Sprinkle sea salt + caramel bits on top.
Make-Ahead – Assemble, cover, and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
Gluten-Free – Swap for GF cake mix (works perfectly).
🍰Conclusion: The Dessert That Never Fails
Chocolate Dump Cake is proof that the best things in life are simple. One pan, zero bowls, endless compliments. And when you add that nutty crunch with the food shredders for kitchen, it goes from great to legendary.
