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Chocolate Dump Cake

This chocolate dump cake is a simple, one-pan dessert that delivers a rich, deeply chocolatey flavor with a soft, fudgy center and melted chocolate chips on top. The oven is preheated to 350°F and a greased 9×13-inch dish is prepared so the thick batter—made by mixing dry ingredients first, then adding eggs, melted butter or oil, and milk—can be spread evenly and topped with chocolate chips. It bakes for about 30 minutes until the top is set and the center remains soft. It can be served warm for a gooey texture or cooled for neat slices. The recipe is popular because it requires minimal steps, is easy to serve and clean up, and stays moist and fudgy.
Calories: ~380 | Carbs: ~45g | Fat: ~20g | Protein: ~5g
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 9 Large Squares
Course: Easy Cakes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup melted butter or neutral oil
  • ½ cup milk or water
  • 1 to 1½ cups chocolate chips

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease the baking dish. The pan should be ready before the batter goes in.
  2. In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. The dry mix should look evenly dark.
  3. Add the eggs, melted butter, and milk. Stir until just combined. The batter should be thick and spreadable, not runny.
  4. Spread the batter evenly in the baking dish. Use the spoon to reach the corners.
  5. Sprinkle the chocolate chips all over the top. They should fully cover the surface.
  6. Bake for about 30 minutes. The top should look set, and the center should feel soft but not wet.
  7. Let it cool for at least 10 minutes. Scoop it warm or cool longer if you want clean slices.

Notes

If you overmix the batter, the cake can turn tough. If you bake it too long, it will lose the fudgy center. Measure the cocoa carefully, since too much can make it dry and bitter.
Macros are rough estimates and will change based on exact ingredients and portion size.