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Easy Chocolate Dump Cake

A delectable and hassle-free chocolate cake that brings the joy of homemade baking with minimal effort.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 box chocolate cake mix
  • 1 can (15 oz) chocolate frosting
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan with non-stick spray or butter.
  3. Mix in a large bowl, combine chocolate cake mix, eggs, water, and vegetable oil.
  4. Combine until all ingredients are well combined and there are no lumps.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly.
  6. Add dollops of chocolate frosting on top of the batter.
  7. Swirl the frosting into the batter slightly using a knife.
  8. Add chocolate chips on top of the batter if using.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes.
  10. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean.
  11. Let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for a smoother batter and do not overmix to avoid a dense cake.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: chocolate cake, dessert, easy recipe, baking