Hot Chocolate Dump Cake Recipe

Warm up your taste buds with the simplicity of my Hot Chocolate Dump Cake, where easy preparation meets the rich and comforting flavors of hot chocolate in every spoonful!

Everyone knows the best part of winter is getting cozy and the best way to get cozy is with hot chocolate. I’ve always loved hot  chocolate as a great winter indulgence, that doesn’t leave me feeling like I’ve over-indulged.

It’s been chilly here and I’ve been loving having my moments of peace when I wake up in the morning before everyone else, watch the snow sprinkle down, and enjoy a mug for myself. This little amount of time where I get to pause everything and look around – sometimes 10 minutes, sometimes a full hour – makes me appreciate having all four seasons here, something I sometimes take for granted during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.

Hot Chocolate Dump Cake Recipe

So, I created this easy peasy Hot Chocolate Dump Cake recipe that I recently put together for my family. It’s so easy, yet so tasty.

1. Decadent Delight: Experience the ultimate indulgence as this dump cake effortlessly combines the richness of hot chocolate with minimal effort.

2. Easy as Pouring: Embrace simplicity with the ease of preparation, making this hot chocolate-infused dessert a stress-free delight for any occasion.

3. Cozy Comfort in Every Bite: Enjoy the warm and comforting flavors reminiscent of hot chocolate, creating a cozy experience with each delicious mouthful.

4. Melty Perfection: Witness perfection as the ingredients meld together during baking, resulting in a gooey and delightful texture that’s sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

5. Time-Saving Treat: Save time without compromising on taste with this dump cake, a quick and delicious solution for those craving a homemade dessert without the fuss.

6. Crowd-Pleasing Dessert: Serve up a crowd-pleaser, perfect for gatherings or moments when you want to treat yourself and your loved ones to a delightful hot chocolate-infused dessert.

Equipment Needed for Hot Chocolate Dump Cake

• 9 x 13-inch baking pan
• large mixing bowl

Ingredients for Hot Chocolate Dump Cake

Chocolate Pudding Mix:

• Creamy Magic: This chocolate pudding mix is like a pouch of creamy magic, ready to turn our dump cake into a velvety delight. It’s the secret behind that luscious texture!

Milk:

• Liquid Hug: Pour in the milk, our liquid hug for the ingredients. It’s the unsung hero that binds everything together, making our cake extra cozy.

Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix:

• Fudgy Fantasy: Enter the chocolate fudge cake mix – our ticket to a fudgy fantasyland. It’s like opening a box of chocolate dreams ready to come true in every bite.

Mini Marshmallows:

• Pillow Puffs: Toss in the small marshmallows, our pillow puffs of joy. They’ll be the surprise bites that turn this cake into a marshmallow wonderland.

Mini Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips:

• Tiny Delights: Sprinkle in the mini semi-sweet chocolate chips – tiny delights that promise pockets of chocolate goodness, making each forkful a mini celebration.

Swiss Miss Hot Cocoa Mix:

• Cocoa Bliss: And last but not least, the Swiss Miss hot chocolate mix – our cocoa bliss in a packet. It’s like inviting a cozy cup of hot chocolate to the cake party, adding that extra layer of warmth and flavor.

How to Make Hot Chocolate Cake

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×13-inch cake pan and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and milk. Stir in the cake mix and 2 cups of marshmallows and chocolate chips.
3. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out nearly clean. 
4. Remove from oven and sprinkle with remaining marshmallows and the hot chocolate mix and allow to cool completely in the pan for 1 hour before serving.

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Hot Chocolate Dump Cake Recipe

Yield: 12

Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 35 minutes mins

Total Time: 45 minutes mins

Check out this easy peasy Hot Chocolate Dump Cake recipe that I recently put together for my family. It's so easy, yet so tasty.

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Ingredients

• 1 box chocolate pudding mix
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk you can use 2%, 1% or even milk substitute, but whole milk makes it richer
• 1 box chocolate fudge cake mix
• 4 cups small marshmallows divided
• 1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons Swiss Miss hot chocolate mix any flavor

Instructions 

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13-inch pan and set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and milk. Stir in the cake mix and 2 cups of marshmallows and chocolate chips.
• Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out nearly clean. 
• Remove from oven and sprinkle with remaining marshmallows and the hot chocolate mix and allow to cool in the pan for 1 hour before serving.

Amy @ Mom Spark

For 16 years, I have been the creator & full-time blogger of Mom Spark. I’ve also created content for numerous outlets such as Good Housekeeping, Better Homes & Gardens, & Huff Post.