Chocolate Dump Cake Recipe 🍫🍰☕️🍨 4-Ingredient Dessert with Cake Mix & Instant Pudding❤️

My 4-ingredient chocolate dump cake recipe with cake mix and instant pudding is easy and delicious. By pouring the ingredients directly into a 9x13 baking dish and mixing them there, you can create a chocolate sheet cake that's not only perfect for a beginner cook serving a crowd but also ideal if you don't want to clean a lot of dishes. Although this dump cake would be fine with just 4 ingredients, adding a pinch of table salt, a teaspoon of instant coffee, and a bag of chocolate chips really takes it to the next level.
Like I said, this chocolate dump cake recipe is easy. The only thing you have to keep in mind is not curdling the milk by mixing it with hot butter. That's why I recommend melting the butter, pouring it into the casserole dish, and then sprinkling in the dry ingredients. As the instant pudding and cake mix absorb the melted butter, they'll lower the temperature so that you can then safely add the milk.
Overall, I thought this chocolate dump cake was good. It was very moist inside and easy to make. Although some people might say this isn't a dump cake since you have to mix the ingredients to form a batter, the fact that you only have to dirty one dish is enough reason for some people to make this.
I also liked that the dump cake had a deep chocolate flavor. With chocolate pudding, devil's food cake mix, and chocolate chips, this dessert is sure to satisfy any chocoholic's cravings.
My only complaint is that it wasn't quite as rich as I was expecting. Besides thinking about my chocolate cake with peanut butter cream cheese frosting recipe that is out of this world, I felt that this dump cake wasn't as fudgy as I was expecting: I think it might have been the lack of eggs, but I'm not sure--something just felt a bit "missing."
Overall, for a 4-ingredient chocolate dump cake recipe, this was great. It was chocolatey, and went great with vanilla ice cream. It's perfect for beginner cooks, crowds, and people who don't want to clean. If you need a last minute dessert for Valentine's Day--or any day--give this a try.🍫🍰☕️🍨🍒❤️
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[@josephineives5749]

Looks good 👍 I get the idea of the one pan dump cake, but, I'd rather dirty a bowl and stir it more easily 😅

[@ParnellTheChef]

Thank you very much! Honestly, I agree--mixing in another bowl would have been easier--but I was determined to not dirty any other dishes lol 🤣😀

[@emacookandbake]

Such an amazing recipe ! Looks really delicious !

[@kathycunningham6677]

Hi Parnell, This cake looks absolutely decadent. Of course I’ll try it and share with my family. I like adding the coffee and the chocolate chips on top. This cake looks like it’s calling for vanilla ice cream, yummy. Oh nothing can beat the chocolate cake w peanut butter icing. Those watching have to make it… I believe have all the ingredients except whole milk, so I’ll try it over the weekend since I have my great niece n nephews stopping by. What a surprise for them esp the cherry on top, lol! Thanks again, Chef. Great job.. Have a wonderful Valentine’s Day and blessed week.😊

[@ParnellTheChef]

Hi, Kathy! I am excited to hear what you and your family think about this chocolate dump cake. Yes, please add the coffee and chocolate chips--I think they elevate this for sure. Haha I was thinking about you when I made that comment in the video. That cake is AWESOME Thanks for watching and commenting as always! 🍫🍰☕️🍨

[@marlynnwiles3107]

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[@ParnellTheChef]

@@marlynnwiles3107 No? Sorry, I'm sure what you're talking about

[@SwallowThisbyTCMahone]

Hey Chef. I love making dump cake and this looks so delicious. Good job. This is perfect for any family gathering or anyone with a sweet tooth.😊

[@MaeMaesHappyTable]

This cake looks delicious, my granddaughter absolutely loves chocolate and I will fix this cake for her 😊thanks for sharing 🥰🙏🏾

[@ParnellTheChef]

Thank you for the kind words, Ms. Mae Mae. Let me know what you and your granddaughter think--I know everyone who tries it will love it! 🍫🍰☕️😊

[@nancycrutchfield117]

OMG this is for me a true chocoholic! TFS. Want to see the p butter cream cheese frosting recipe!

[@ParnellTheChef]

You're welcome! Here is the peanut butter cream cheese frosting recipe. It's amazing! 🥜🍰 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIu9mpR5Z86Em6c

[@janicescott6569]

Thank you Parnell. These dump cakes are hard to beat. Just excellent and soooo easy!🏆

[@ParnellTheChef]

You're welcome, Janice! I agree--definitely very easy to make 👨‍🍳🍫

[@janicescott6569]

I have all the ingredients on hand! Getting it together to make this bad boy!🧡

[@ParnellTheChef]

Awesome!

[@mamidheandracooks]

Chocolate dump cake What is very delicious, I want to try this recipe, thank you for sharing the recipe, good luck 👍🙏💘💙

[@janicescott7338]

Hi Parnell! I never see your video’ pop up anymore. So glad to see this one! Cake is a must try. You take care!

[@ParnellTheChef]

Hi, Janice! Nice to see you on the channel again. Yes, please tell me what you think of this recipe. I know you'll like it. Have a great week ahead! 🍫🍰

[@janicescott7338]

@@ParnellTheChef I think I would be more likely to try your chocolate cake with the peanut butter icing first after thinking about your opinion.

[@ParnellTheChef]

@@janicescott7338 YES--the chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting is AMAZING. As I am sure you have seen in the comments section here on KZbin, I have other followers who agree. That peanut butter cream cheese frosting it totally out of this world

[@MaryNovak-lk1bv]

Can I substitute whipping cream, or half and half, for the milk?

[@ParnellTheChef]

Hi! Yes you can. I personally would go for the half and half because I think the whipping cream might make it too rich, but I know some people would like the cake with the whipping cream--so it's personal preference. Let me know how your dump cake turns out.👍

[@GolosinasArgentinas]

Looks great, thanks for the recipe!

[@DB-vt1kk]

This looks amazing! Would love it with icecream ❤

[@ParnellTheChef]

It was very good with ice cream. If you try it, you will like it! 🍫🍰🍨

[@heatherfisher9959]

So much you could do with this! Looks bomb to me!

[@ParnellTheChef]

I agree! You could definitely customize this a lot of different ways 🍫🍰👍

[@BonnieKetterman-qw8vd]

That cake really looks good

[@ParnellTheChef]

Thank you very much--it was fantastic! 🍫🍰☕️

[@lindasedillo7268]

Looks Good

[@ParnellTheChef]

Thank you very much! 🍫☕️

[@berean65]

Reeses peanut butter chips would be good on top too!

[@ParnellTheChef]

I agree! That's a great idea. Let me know if you give that a try 🍫🥜👍😀

[@hollygibson628]

Oh yea

[@monanolen4066]

😋 I agree

[@sunflowercreator3152]

Like 21👍Looks inviting n tasty😋😋🤝🌹🙏

[@theresagraham4927]

I will add the chocolate chips to the batter. Than once the cake is done cooking,and cooling.l will melt a can of chocolate frosting and pour over the finished cake 😋😋😋😋

[@ParnellTheChef]

That sounds like a good plan, especially the can of chocolate frosting. Let me know how it turns out! 😋

[@yvonnehamright5964]

Mix it in a bowl and sprinkle chips on top and you’re done. Over the top!!!

[@ParnellTheChef]

I will have to try that way next time, for sure 👨‍🍳😀😎

[@anitalouise8595]

I want to make this!

[@ParnellTheChef]

Awesome! Let me know what you think of it! 🍫

[@cookskitchen9814]

Wow looks delicious...I'm ur new subscriber stay connected dr 👍

[@Cheri94]

Can you use regular coffee, or does it have to be “instant”

[@ParnellTheChef]

That's a good question--my gut tells me that regular coffee might not work, so I would use instant. Let me know how your cake turns out! ☕️

[@audkarinen6875]

Ok, first I’m going- don’t need the richness of those chips- now I want walnuts too!

[@ParnellTheChef]

Walnuts would be a great addition instead of chocolate chips! Let me know how your dump cake turns out 👨‍🍳

[@honeyfine5269]

Yes yes

[@ParnellTheChef]

Thank you! 👨‍🍳

[@wandasopchak6453]

What size was the pudding??

[@ParnellTheChef]

I used a 3.9 oz box of instant chocolate pudding. Sorry for the confusion--let me know how the dump cake turns out!😊

[@bonnietrant5252]

What size pan is that please

[@ParnellTheChef]

9x13--sorry for the confusion. 👍

[@ccculture9681]

No way. That looks way more time consuming. My stainless bowl is a snap to clean.

[@ParnellTheChef]

I guess I made more work by trying to avoid it lol 👨‍🍳😀😎

[@maryespinola5247]

"Dump" cake ... I don't think so.

[@rhondareese1607]

You don’t stir dump cake. Sorry but a dump cake isn’t meant to be stirred. YOU DON’T STIR A DUMP CAKE!

[@catherinevanetten8748]

Since you have to mix it u], it's not a dump cake.

[@FoodamentaryAdventuresinFood]

I think your dump cake looks really good! I appreciate your honesty on how you thought it turned out. I love of the chocolate chips you added to the dump cake. Thanks for sharing, Parnell!

[@mserf8132]

Thank you, thank you, thank you for being so precise with your measurements and box sizes. Other people tend to forget to give us the sizes of the boxes, cans and bag sizes, weights and ounces of the products we will have to use in our recipes. Also, thank you for making your video understandable and easy to follow; not to mention, this cake is delicious! Keep up the great work!😋

[@ParnellTheChef]

You're welcome! I wanted this recipe to be as easy to follow as possible, so I'm glad you were able to make this without any confusion. And you're right--it's delicious! Let me know if you try any of my other recipes 🍫🍰☕️

[@susank.9223]

I’m drooling just looking at this. But why did you take all that time to layer everything so perfectly if you’re just going to stir it all together afterwards?

[@ParnellTheChef]

Thank you! It definitely does look delicious. That's a good question. Originally, I was just going to layer the ingredients in the baking dish, like in most other dump cake recipes, but then I decided to mix everything together because I think that agitating the ingredients is necessary if you want a cake-like texture. So, if you make it, you don't have to spread everything out as evenly as I did, haha Thanks for asking! 🍫🍰

[@kelleydavis100]

Watching him mix that in that dish is making me crazy!! 😂

[@janicescott6569]

Me too I’m going to mix it in a bowl.😅

[@ginaFaulconer]

This could have been mix & done by the time you pressed around sprinkling all the ingred.only to stir it all up. Don't drag this out.

[@sandrabugler9813]

It's also 8 ingredients.

[@saralindley4079]

Boy, there's nothing like damning with faint praise is there. Why'd you go to all the trouble to make the cake if you don't like it? It looked pretty good to me.

[@ABitefLife]

Looks delicious chef Parnell. I love how easy dump cakes are. I can imagine how delicious this tastes with the coffee flavor and the chocolate. Well done

[@janicescott6569]

After your comment on your personal opinion I guess I won’t make this cake. Crazy thing is dump cakes don’t have eggs usually and can be so good.

[@ParnellTheChef]

Hi, Janice! Dump cakes can definitely be good. I usually like their crispy, crunchy crumble and fruit filling. This one doesn't have any of those, so it's a bit different. But if you're looking for a quick and easy chocolate cake made without eggs, I think it's a good option. Thanks again for watching and commenting! 👨‍🍳

[@BakingCookingFun2]

This is so simple and saves some dishes, so very helpful recipe! I think adding the coffee fits this recipe very well.

[@susancollins9074]

The reason I really like this cake is because there are no eggs! Many of us with allergies. Thank you.

[@ParnellTheChef]

You're welcome! I'm glad I can help people who can't have eggs enjoy cake 👨‍🍳🎂

[@alomaalber6514]

ANY cake mix will work without eggs, it was a marketing idea to add eggs when the instant cake mix was popularized after ww2 to give the illusion of homemade.

[@littleurk]

This dump cake looks delicious ! I can hardly wait to make it. I do believe I have all the ingredients on hand, except the coffee. But I’m sure I can find me some 😁

[@ParnellTheChef]

Awesome! I'm excited for you! Please let me know what you think 👍

[@impunitythebagpuss]

If it's a dump cake...can you not just leave it in layers?

[@ParnellTheChef]

Hi! Good question! If you want something like a cobbler, with distinct filling and topping layers, then yes--but if you want a fluffy cake, I think the ingredients need to be mixed together, or else they might not combine. If you make this recipe but don't mix the ingredients together, let me know how it turns out!

[@amorosa101]

Could you use water instead of milk? Lactose intolerance in my family.

[@ParnellTheChef]

Hi! That's a good question--I think you definitely could. If I remember correctly, I actually used powdered milk in this recipe, and I thought it turned out great. 🍫

[@StamperWendy]

So, no eggs? Wow. I'd add vanilla ice cream to cut the chocolate flavor down a bit...

[@ParnellTheChef]

No, no eggs. I personally prefer cakes made with eggs, but this was still good. Vanilla ice cream would be great with this--I used whipped cream. 👨‍🍳😀

[@libertyann439]

I'd rather have walnuts then chocolate chips. Too much overkill.

[@ParnellTheChef]

Now that I think about it, I would, too. I will have to try the recipe with walnuts next time. Thanks for the idea! 🍫🍰

[@mary-de5kw]

What about lactose free milk?😊

[@ParnellTheChef]

Hi! I think that should be fine--I can't think of any reason why it wouldn't. 👨‍🍳👍

[@mikkikas6821]

It's like cake-brownie! And since it is baked, scramble an egg into the milk to add the egg. I would also DEFINITELY NOT use powder milk but REAL milk or even half milk and half heavy cream. I think you'll like it much better!😊 that powder milk to me is a cry of desperation 😭😢

[@pamelaarciva4873]

Someone please let me know how long to cook this cake if I have a smaller pan

[@ParnellTheChef]

Hi! I'm not sure exactly how big your pan is, but you can always do the toothpick texture: insert a toothpick into the center--if it comes out clean (aside from melted chocolate chips), the cake is done. I hope that helps!

[@kingdombarbecuecateringser6572]

Looks absolutely delicious and I am a chocolate fanatic. Thanks for sharing

[@CookingSecretsForMen]

That's a great tip about not pouring the milk in with the hot butter. Make sense to put the butter in first like you said

[@cityfoodiefarm]

I think the chocolate chips are a nice touch! This cake looks so yummy!!

[@janetr5693]

I would also drench it with chocolate syrup

[@ParnellTheChef]

That's a good idea! I'm sure it would be delicious 🍫👍

[@meltray61]

What about a little cinnamon, my grandmother used tonalesus add a little cinnamon to enhance the choc;ate flavor?

[@deborahramirez3445]

I am not a huge chocolate fan but I have a craving for this with some vanilla ice cream and sliced strawberries. Thank you Chef for sharing this sweet treat. Happy Valentines to everyone!

[@ParnellTheChef]

Hi, Deborah! As I said in the video, this cake was very good with some vanilla ice cream--and I think some strawberries would be good, too--perfect for Valentin's Day. Let me know if you give this a try. Thanks for watching! 🍫🍨🍓

[@danielfox3003]

The whole idea about a dump cake is not to stir. Still, looks good.

[@CookingwithAnadi]

oh yum this is totally my kind of treat Parnell, this is really chocolate galore and I love the pudding in here! Great work and I love the ease of preparation of this!

[@ARSmith-u6r]

This looks delicious! It looks like it is a cross between cake and a brownie. Yum! Definitely going to try this one.

[@ParnellTheChef]

Thanks for the kind words! Please let me know what you think 👍

[@ARSmith-u6r]

@@ParnellTheChef Will do. God bless.

[@philrose7716]

It's like a brownie

[@ParnellTheChef]

Very similar, I agree! 👨‍🍳

[@sthompson4049]

The Dump Cake has no boundaries,prior to my divorce I made one,the ex was flabbergasted,best desert she ever had, unfortunately it didn't save the marriage,hell damn near 30 years. The woman I am now seeing,we exchange desserts, meals, and our best breakfast. Coffee plays a role as well. 70 years old and still having fun,she is 58.

[@ParnellTheChef]

Dump cakes are definitely amazing desserts that should be used more. Good to hear you can exchange desserts and meals--I think that exploring the world of food together can make a relationship stronger. 🍫🍰☕️

[@cleotustcornpone9979]

Can you use evaporated milk?

[@ParnellTheChef]

Hi! Yes, you can use evaporated milk in this recipe. Let me know how your dump cake turns out 👨‍🍳

[@cleotustcornpone9979]

@@ParnellTheChef I will. Thanks

[@barbarasorrells8474]

I made it my family loved it. However, I made it in my mixer. You’re mixing in the pan looks like too much trouble. It’s very easy to put the bowl in the dishwasher. Thank you for the recipe.❤

[@ParnellTheChef]

I'm glad your family liked it! You're right, it is kind of hard to mix it in the pan, but I was determined to only use 1 pan, haha Thanks for watching and commenting! 🎂👨‍🍳

[@anitathompson261]

Looks so yummy thanks for sharing have a wonderful blessed day today in Christ Jesus our savior bye ❤

[@ParnellTheChef]

Thank you very much for the kind words! 🍫👨‍🍳

[@lindaconner3236]

So.... Instead of a dump cake... You made a cake (minus eggs) with chocolate chips on top. 😏

[@ParnellTheChef]

Yes I did--and it was good! Any only one dirty dish 🍫

[@dragons8822]

The coffee you add is it instant or just coffee grounds ? Makes more sense to mix in a separate bowl then pour into pan, i think i'd use coconut milk. No choc. chips at all. Where's the written recipe ?

[@ParnellTheChef]

Hi! The coffee is instant. 1 teaspoon is good, 2 if you really love coffee. I could see mixing it in a bowl, too...but then some people might say this isn't a "dump" cake. The fact that I'm mixing means some might not call it a dump cake, anyway, so it's complicated haha I think it could work with coconut milk, too, and with or without chocolate chip. No written recipe yet--check back soon for a link to the article on my website! 🍫☕️

[@StamperWendy]

I can't have peanut butter chips and I wouldn't want to add chocolate chips on top but I would add white chocolate chips or Heath Bar toffee bits! Yum, yum!

[@ParnellTheChef]

I think that white chocolate chips or toffee bits would be excellent additions to this dump cake. Honestly, this recipe is pretty versatile, so you can customize it any way you want. Let me know how yours turns out! 👨‍🍳😀

[@deniseveiw7992]

Looks delicious! If I took this cake to our church potluck I'd have to make 2. Ohhhh, peanut butter would be good. I love chocolate peanut butter combo.

[@ParnellTheChef]

If you like chocolate and peanut butter, I have another recipe you might like as well--but if you do make this one, definitely make two--it'll go fast! 🍫🍰

[@meltray61]

Also, I’d add pecans too also, it is almost brownies

[@4Rascals321]

Looks like part of the raw cake was eaten already!

[@anthonydolio8118]

Yum.

[@ParnellTheChef]

Thank you! 👨‍🍳

[@cindyfoster7534]

Thankyou this recipe is wonderfully a blessing !

[@ParnellTheChef]

You're welcome! 👨‍🍳

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[@beth9317]

Can you skip the salt and use salted butter?

[@ParnellTheChef]

Yes, you definitely can! I almost never have salted butter on hand, but if you do, go ahead and use it and omit the extra salt. Thanks for asking! 👨‍🍳🧈

[@beth9317]

@@ParnellTheChef Thank you

[@ParnellTheChef]

@@beth9317 You're welcome! Let me know how your dump cake turns out 👍

[@FrugalMommaInTheWoods]

Yummy this looks delicious, 😋yum 😋

[@betty4gators]

my mother in law is famous in the family for her pineapple dump cake but I think your version will top hers! I can not wait to make your take on dump cake! thanks for a great recipe.

[@ParnellTheChef]

I'm excited to hear what you think of this recipe. If you like chocolate, I know you'll love it. After making this one, be sure to try some of my other dump cake recipes! 🍫🍰🍨

[@jojitsu5620]

Could you use brownie mix instead of pudding or the cake mix

[@ParnellTheChef]

Hi! You could definitely replace the cake mix with brownie mix, but I would still include the pudding. It's probably not 100% necessary, but I still think the pudding is going to add flavor. Let me know how your dump cake turns out! 😀👍

[@jojitsu5620]

@@ParnellTheChef thank you. Will try both 😊

[@ParnellTheChef]

@@jojitsu5620 You're welcome!🍫🍫

[@bonnietrant5252]

Who cares if anyone thinks it's a dump cake or not it's chocolate lol

[@ParnellTheChef]

Thank you! My thoughts exactly 👍🙂

[@ginaFaulconer]

What a queen,just get it done.

[@mickeyreed6338]

Looks good to me, but I would have put in 1 to 1 1/2 of pecans.

[@ParnellTheChef]

I think the pecans would be a good idea. If you give that a try, let me know what you think, Mickey 👍

[@dorahernandez9502]

I would add pecans and then it would taste like a brownie 😂❤ thanks for sharing.

[@ParnellTheChef]

You could definitely add pecans to this! If you do, let me know how your dump cake turns out. Thanks for watching and commenting! 🍫🍰

[@lyndaslocum7404]

I've had a recipe like this for many years. I put it in a bar pan and have bars.

[@ParnellTheChef]

I'm sure the bars are delicious! 🎂👨‍🍳

[@chefkibanoo]

Wowww...superb what a fantastic recipe it looks absolutely delicious and tempting thanks for sharing big like for my side👌👍❤️

[@luciabriseno4065]

I also think i wld LOVE is pecans or walnuts 😋👩‍🍳

[@ParnellTheChef]

Adding nuts to this is a great idea! If you try it, let me know what you think 🍫🌰

[@margiedell4356]

Coffee enhances the flavor of the chocolate....Ina Garten uses it all the time.

[@ParnellTheChef]

Yes, it definitely does--it's the secret ingredient in a lot of chocolate cake and brownie recipes, I think ☕🍫

[@smorgasbroad1132]

Yummm! Can't wait for cooler weather to do some baking. 👍

[@ParnellTheChef]

Awesome! Let me know what you think. I know you'll love it 🍫🎂

[@prairiepalmetto9378]

Looks great! I would mix a teaspoon of vanilla into the milk.

[@ParnellTheChef]

I think a teaspoon of vanilla would be a great idea! Let me know if you give that a try 🍫🍰👨‍🍳

[@BANJON.]

Wow! This Chocolate Dump Cake looks delicious, tasty and yummy. Very nicely prepared. Superb presentation.

[@elvisgirl7381]

❤ yum...and I'm drooling at the mouth for your cake.😊

[@ParnellTheChef]

Thank you very much! 👨‍🍳

[@elvisgirl7381]

@@ParnellTheChef 🥰

[@TeresaCAUBLE]

Spatula 😂you need a spatula

[@jennydetherage2029]

What would happen if you just layered and bake

[@ParnellTheChef]

That's a good question. I thought about doing that, but I think that, as with other cake recipes, mixing / agitating the ingredients together is necessary if you want a fluffy, cake-like texture. However, if you try this by just layering in the ingredients, let me know how it turns out 🍫🍫

[@piddlingbill23.1.6]

Good recipe Chef! Look real good.

[@janicescott6569]

Looks like a cross between a fudge brownie and a cake.

[@ParnellTheChef]

I agree! 😀👍

[@세냥일멍]

유친님 영상공유 잘봅니다 좋아요^^18

[@CooksCreationswithme]

Looks too yummy and appetizing Have a great day Stay blessed and connected 💕

[@lyriachavana7807]

Just say a box of cake mix

[@kaypyles9441]

It looks more like a brownie! Thanks tho, it looks good!

[@ParnellTheChef]

I agree, it is like a brownie. If you like brownies, you will like this dump cake. Let me know if you give this a try! 🍫🍫

[@BakingWithElliott]

Now this is decadent - I love that! Thank you so much for sharing the recipe and all tips and techniques - makes the whole process so simple!

[@Debramuise]

Don’t call it a dump cake! There are lots that don’t need to be mixed.

[@chachab9239]

Ohhh… that’s so delectable .😛

[@ParnellTheChef]

Thank you very much--it definitely was! 😀

[@Incountry]

What is it..???