Easy Chocolate Dump Cake
This effortless chocolate dump cake requires no mixing - just dump the ingredients and bake! Perfect for busy families who want a quick, impressive dessert with minimal effort and maximum chocolate flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups hot water or coffee
- Vanilla ice cream for serving (optional)
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Sprinkle the dry chocolate cake mix evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Scatter the chocolate chips evenly over the cake mix layer.
- Combine the melted butter and hot water (or coffee) and pour evenly over the top. DO NOT STIR!
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until the top appears set but the center is still slightly jiggly.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving warm, preferably with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use hot coffee instead of water - the coffee enhances the chocolate flavor without adding coffee taste.
This cake is meant to be gooey in the center - do not overbake!
For variations, try adding a layer of cherry pie filling before the cake mix for a Black Forest version.
Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave for 20-30 seconds before serving.
For busy families, all ingredients can be kept in the pantry for an anytime emergency dessert option.