Hot Chocolate Dump Cake
Hot Chocolate Dump Cake is a favorite for any chocolate lover! This easy chocolate cake topped with marshmallows is perfect during the holidays or anytime of year!
Equipment
- 9"x13" baking dish
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate fudge instant pudding mix 3.4 oz size
- 2 envolopes hot cocoa mix divided
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 box chocolate fudge cake mix I used Duncan Hines
- 4 cups mini marshmallows divided
- 11 ounce bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
- chocolate syrup, for garnish
- Whipped cream, for garnish (optional)
- Chocolate chips, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 13 x 9 pan with a cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the pudding mix, one envelope of hot cocoa mix and the milk. Whisk to combine.
- Stir in the dry cake mix until moistened. Fold in half of the marshmallows (2 cups).
- Transfer to the greased pan and spread out evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top of the cake batter.
- Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Remove from oven and place pan on wire rack.
- Immediately sprinkle the remaining marshmallows on top of the cake. Allow the cake to cool on the wire rack for one hour.
- Before serving, sprinkle the remaining envelope of hot cocoa mix on top of the cake (I used a sifter for even coverage).
- Garnish with whipped cream and/or a drizzle of chocolate sauce or chocolate chips. ENJOY!!
Notes
Store leftovers with plastic wrap on in an airtight container for up to 3 days.