Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

The Ultimate CHOCOLATE DUMP CAKE Perfect For My Birthday Cake

Login to Save
32K views👍 2.1K
Catherine's Plates
Catherine's Plates
259 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Catherine's Plates to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Chocolate Dump Cake

Cultural Context

Chocolate Dump Cake is a beloved American dessert known for its simplicity and indulgent flavor. Originating from the concept of 'dumping' ingredients into a pan, it has become a go-to for potlucks and family gatherings. The cake's rich, gooey texture and chocolatey goodness make it a favorite among chocolate lovers. Today, variations abound, with many adding fruits or different types of chocolate, showcasing its adaptability and widespread appeal.

AmericanUSdessert
45 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
1 box Devil's Food cake mix (15.25 oz)
1 cup dark chocolate chips
1 cup caramel sauce
1 stick unsalted butter (1/2 cup, melted)
1 can evaporated milk (12 oz)
1/2 cup walnuts (unsalted)

chocolate pudding mix

🥗Healthier: avocado chocolate pudding

💰Cheaper: homemade chocolate pudding

Homemade pudding can be more economical and healthier.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: chocolate chunks

Chocolate chunks can be less expensive than chips.

whipped cream

🥗Healthier: coconut whipped cream

💰Cheaper: store-bought whipped topping

Coconut whipped cream is a lighter alternative.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal can replace eggs in baking.

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2

Grease a 9x13 baking dish with melted butter.

3

Pour the dry Devil's Food cake mix evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

4

Sprinkle 1 cup of dark chocolate chips evenly over the cake mix.

5

Drizzle 1 cup of caramel sauce over the chocolate chips.

6

Pour 1 stick of melted unsalted butter evenly over the mixture.

7

Shake the can of evaporated milk and pour it over the entire mixture.

8

Sprinkle 1/2 cup of unsalted walnuts on top of the cake mixture.

9

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, until the top is set and edges are bubbly.

10

For a more ooey gooey cake, bake for 30 minutes; for a drier cake, bake for 35 minutes.

11

Check doneness with a toothpick; it should come out clean from the cake part.

12

If needed, bake for an additional 5 minutes for a firmer top.

13

Let the cake rest and cool completely before serving.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbaking

Equipment Needed

9x13 baking dish

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Allergens

milkeggsnuts

Also Known As

Chocolate Lava CakeChocolate Pudding Cake

More Chocolate Dump Cake Videos

(9 videos)

Similar American Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Desserts From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)