You are going to love this dump cake. It is rich and chocolatey – and not to mention absolutely delicious. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth, this recipe combines the rich flavors of chocolate and pecans with a gooey, pudding-like center, all topped with your favorite sundae toppings. It’s incredibly easy to make! And the kids and adults will love it.
Here’s an easy recipe you can follow at home to make this Easy Hot Fudge Sundae Dump Cake Recipe.
But what exactly is a dump cake?
A dump cake is a type of dessert that gets its name from the method used to prepare it. Essentially, you “dump” all the ingredients into a baking dish without much mixing or fuss, making it a quick and convenient option for homemade treats.
The result is a delicious, cake-like dessert with various textures and flavors, perfect for those who want a homemade dessert without much effort.
Ingredients:
- Dump Cake
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- ¾ cup white granulated sugar
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 ¾ cup hot water
Toppings
- Whipped Cream
- Ice Cream
- Cherries
Equipment:
- 9×9 Baking Dish
- Whisk
This recipe will yield: 1 9×9 Dump Cake
Step by Step Video Tutorial for Chocolate Dump Cake
Directions:
Preheat the Oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, ¼ cup of cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until well combined.
Add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla to the dry mixture. Whisk together until a thick, brownie-like batter forms.
Spray a 9×9 baking dish with baking spray. Pour the batter into the dish and spread it evenly.
Sprinkle the brown sugar and remaining cocoa powder evenly over the batter.
Pour the hot water over the top of the dish. Do not stir.
Evenly sprinkle the chocolate chips and pecans over the dish.
Place the dish in the oven and bake for 40 minutes, until a brownie crust forms on the top.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes, allowing the gooey part of the sundae dump cake to thicken into a pudding.
Easy Hot Fudge Sundae Dump Cake Recipe
Equipment
- 9×9 Baking Dish
- Whisk
Ingredients
- Dump Cake
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- ¾ cup white granulated sugar
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 ¾ cup hot water
Toppings
- Whipped Cream
- Ice Cream
- Cherries
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, ¼ cup of cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until well combined.
- Add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla to the dry mixture. Whisk together until a thick, brownie-like batter forms.
- Spray a 9×9 baking dish with baking spray. Pour the batter into the dish and spread it evenly.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar and remaining cocoa powder evenly over the batter.
- Pour the hot water over the top of the dish. Do not stir.
- Evenly sprinkle the chocolate chips and pecans over the dish.
- Place the dish in the oven and bake for 40 minutes, until a brownie crust forms on the top.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes, allowing the gooey part of the sundae dump cake to thicken into a pudding.
