Irresistible German Chocolate Dump Cake

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🍫🥥 Irresistible German Chocolate Dump Cake

Gooey • Rich • Crowd-Favorite Dessert

🌟 Introduction

German Chocolate Dump Cake is the ultimate lazy-day luxury dessert — deep chocolate flavor, sweet creamy milk, chewy coconut, and crunchy pecans all baked together into one irresistibly gooey cake. The beauty of a dump cake is that there’s no mixing bowls, no fancy techniques, and almost no prep. You simply layer everything, bake, and enjoy.

Perfect for holidays, family gatherings, potlucks, or midnight cravings, this dessert tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen… when really, it took just minutes.

🧾 Ingredients

Cake Base

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix
  • 1 can (14 oz / 400 ml) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 can (12 oz / 350 ml) evaporated milk
  • 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans (optional but traditional)

Topping

  • ½ cup melted butter
  • 1 cup chocolate chips or chunks (optional but amazing)

Optional Extras

  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt (balances sweetness)
  • Caramel drizzle for serving

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1 – Prepare the Pan

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish generously.

Step 2 – Milk Layer

Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over the bottom of the pan.
Follow with evaporated milk, spreading gently.

Step 3 – Coconut & Pecans

Sprinkle coconut evenly across the milk layer.
Add chopped pecans on top.

Step 4 – Cake Mix

Sprinkle the dry chocolate cake mix evenly over everything.
Do NOT mix.

Step 5 – Butter & Chocolate

Drizzle melted butter over the entire surface.
Scatter chocolate chips on top.

Step 6 – Bake

Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, until the top looks set and slightly crispy while the inside remains gooey.

Let rest 10–15 minutes before serving.

🔥 Cooking Methods

✔ Classic Oven (Best Method)

Creates crispy edges and soft center.

✔ Slow Cooker Method

Layer ingredients in crockpot. Cook on LOW 3–4 hours.

✔ Air Fryer (Small Batch)

Bake at 160°C (320°F) for about 25 minutes in a smaller pan.

📜 History

Despite its name, German Chocolate Cake isn’t German! It comes from Samuel German, who developed a sweet baking chocolate in America in 1852. The famous coconut-pecan frosting later became iconic.

Dump cakes became popular in the 1960s as busy home cooks wanted fast desserts using boxed cake mixes — and this recipe beautifully combines both traditions.

🧁 Formation & Texture

As it bakes:

  • Condensed milk creates a custardy bottom
  • Coconut becomes chewy and sweet
  • Pecans turn toasty and crunchy
  • Cake mix forms a soft brownie-like top

Result? A gooey lava-style dessert with layers of flavor.

❤️ Why Dessert Lovers Adore This Cake

  • No mixing required
  • Pantry-friendly ingredients
  • Feeds a crowd
  • Rich but comforting
  • Perfect with vanilla ice cream
  • Beginner-friendly

Chocolate lovers especially enjoy the contrast between crunchy topping and creamy center.

🍽 Serving Ideas

Serve warm with:

  • Vanilla ice cream
  • Whipped cream
  • Extra toasted coconut
  • Chocolate or caramel drizzle

🥰 Conclusion

This German Chocolate Dump Cake proves that simple desserts can be spectacular. With minimal effort and maximum flavor, it’s guaranteed to become a repeat favorite in your home. Whether you’re baking for guests or treating yourself, this gooey masterpiece never disappoints.

If you’d like more easy dump cakes, chocolate desserts, or family-style recipes, just tell me — I’m happy to help ❤️🍰

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