Ingredients
For the Cake
1 box (15.25 ounces) German chocolate cake mix
1 can (21 ounces) German chocolate frosting
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Optional Toppings
Vanilla ice cream
Whipped cream
Caramel sauce
Toasted coconut
Chocolate shavings
Instructions
Prepare the Oven and Baking Dish
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Create the Chocolate Base
Spread the German chocolate frosting evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish using a spatula. Make sure the frosting forms an even layer, as it will melt into a rich, gooey filling while baking.
Add the Coconut, Pecans, and Chocolate
Sprinkle the shredded coconut evenly over the frosting layer, followed by the chopped pecans and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Distribute the ingredients evenly so every bite is packed with chocolate, crunchy pecans, and sweet coconut.
Add the Cake Mix
Evenly sprinkle the dry German chocolate cake mix over the entire surface of the filling. Do not stir or mix the layers together. Keeping the layers separate creates the classic dump cake texture.
Pour the Liquid Ingredients
Slowly pour the evaporated milk evenly over the dry cake mix, allowing it to soak into the surface.
Drizzle the melted butter over the top, covering as much of the cake mix as possible. The butter helps create a rich, buttery topping with a lightly crisp texture.
Bake
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
If the top begins browning too quickly, loosely cover the dish with aluminum foil during the final 10 minutes of baking.
Cool and Serve
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool for 10–15 minutes before serving. This gives the filling time to thicken slightly while remaining warm and gooey.
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Finish with a drizzle of caramel sauce and garnish with toasted coconut or chocolate shavings for an extra indulgent dessert.
Description
German Chocolate Dump Cake is an incredibly easy dessert that combines rich German chocolate frosting, moist chocolate cake, crunchy pecans, sweet coconut, and melted chocolate chips into one irresistible treat. Every spoonful is warm, gooey, and loaded with classic German chocolate cake flavors.
Perfect for holidays, family dinners, potlucks, birthdays, or whenever you’re craving an effortless chocolate dessert, this recipe comes together with minimal preparation and delivers maximum flavor.
Pro Tips for Best Results
Use room-temperature frosting for easier spreading.
Do not stir the layers after adding the cake mix.
Pour the butter as evenly as possible to help the topping bake uniformly.
Allow the cake to rest before serving so the filling thickens slightly.
Serve warm for the best gooey texture.
Variations
Add chopped walnuts for extra crunch.
Mix butterscotch chips with the chocolate chips for added sweetness.
Drizzle chocolate syrup over the finished cake.
Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top for a sweet-and-salty flavor.
Serve with coffee or hot chocolate for the ultimate dessert experience.
Nutritional Information
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 40–45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 12
Approximate per serving:
Calories: 520 kcal
Protein: 6 g
Carbohydrates: 60 g
Fat: 29 g
Conclusion
German Chocolate Dump Cake is the perfect dessert for chocolate lovers who want maximum flavor with minimal effort. Rich chocolate frosting, buttery cake, toasted coconut, crunchy pecans, and melted chocolate chips come together to create an irresistibly gooey dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. Serve it warm with ice cream or whipped cream for a bakery-worthy treat everyone will love.