Death by Chocolate Dump Cake
Servings: 10–12
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 40–45 minutes
Total Time: ~55 minutes
Ingredients
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1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate fudge cake mix
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1 box (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
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2 cups milk (for pudding)
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1½ cups chopped chocolate bars or chunks (optional but recommended)
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½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
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Optional toppings: whipped cream, chocolate syrup, ice cream
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Prepare Pudding:
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and 2 cups of cold milk until it thickens (about 2 minutes). Set aside.
3. Layer the Ingredients:
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Spread the pudding evenly in the bottom of the baking dish.
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Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the pudding — do not stir.
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Scatter chocolate chips and chocolate chunks evenly over the top.
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Drizzle melted butter over everything, trying to cover as much of the surface as possible.
4. Bake:
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Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is set and bubbling around the edges.
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The center should still be slightly gooey — that’s the “death by chocolate” part.
5. Cool Slightly and Serve:
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Let cool for 10–15 minutes before serving.
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Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Tips
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For extra richness, add a layer of hot fudge sauce before the cake mix.
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Use dark chocolate chips or chunks for deeper flavor.
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Can be made ahead and gently reheated before serving.
Would you like a slow cooker version, a brownie base variation, or a version using homemade cake mix instead of boxed?
