Description
Indulge in a decadent Chocolate Lava Dump Cake, a super easy dessert that combines the rich, gooey texture of a lava cake with the simplicity of a dump cake. This recipe is perfect for chocolate lovers and requires minimal effort, making it ideal for a quick treat or a crowd-pleasing dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) chocolate cake mix
- 4 cups (32 ounces) chocolate fudge or hot fudge ice cream topping
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into thin slices
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Pour the chocolate fudge topping into a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle the chocolate cake mix evenly over the fudge topping. Do not mix.
- Place the butter slices evenly over the cake mix.
- Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the butter and cake mix.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and the edges are set, but the center is still soft and gooey.
- Let the cake cool slightly before serving.
- Serve warm with a scoop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use a dark chocolate cake mix.
- You can add a layer of chopped nuts on top before baking for added texture.
- If you prefer a less sweet dessert, reduce the amount of fudge topping slightly.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator, and reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Protein: 5g