Chocolate Espresso Dump Cake
Darling, let me tell you—this cake is not for the faint of heart or the decaf crowd.
This Chocolate Espresso Dump Cake is rich, bold, and unapologetically fabulous—kind of like me before my third cup of coffee.
It’s what happens when your love of chocolate collides with your caffeine addiction in the most delicious way possible. One bite, and you’ll feel like you’re wrapped in a velvet robe, lounging on a chaise longue, being fed chocolate-covered espresso beans by a very attentive barista named Fabio. (A girl can dream.)
It’s dump-and-go magic: fudgy chocolate cake meets bold espresso flavor with minimal effort, no mixer, no mess—just pure caffeinated bliss.
Whether you’re hosting a fancy dinner party, need a pick-me-up for girls’ night, or just want to feel a little fancy in your pajamas—this is the one, sugar.
Chocolate Espresso Dump Cake
Equipment
- 1 9" x 13" baking dish or pan
- 1 mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 15.25-ounce box chocolate fudge cake mix
- 1 cup strong brewed espresso or 1 cup hot water + 1 Tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet or dark
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: pinch of salt whipped cream, chocolate shavings for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish, or line with parchment paper, as sweetened condensed milk may caramelize in the bottom.
- Pour the sweetened condensed milk into the bottom of the dish and smooth it out with a spatula.
- In a separate bowl, combine the espresso, vanilla, and cocoa powder. Stir to dissolve.
- Sprinkle the dry chocolate cake mix evenly over the condensed milk. Do not stir.
- Slowly pour the espresso mixture over the top of the cake mix.
- Drizzle melted butter evenly over everything.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips on top and give it a gentle pat so they snuggle in.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the top is set and a little bubbly at the edges.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings if you're feeling extra. (And we are always feeling extra.)
Notes
Nutrition
Diva's Elegant Enhancements
Mocha Mint Magic:
Add 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract for a minty mocha flavor.
Boozy Buzz:
Replace 1/4 cup of the espresso with Kahlúa or coffee liqueur for an adults-only upgrade.
White Mocha Dream:
Use a white cake mix and white chocolate chips with the espresso for a totally different (but still fabulous) experience.
Presentation Suggestions:
Serve warm in dainty dessert cups with a dollop of espresso whipped cream and a chocolate-covered espresso bean on top.
Or go full drama and plate it on vintage china with a gold spoon and a tiny edible flower like you’re filming your own baking show.
Bonus points if you wear heels and pretend you didn’t burn the first batch.
Ready to embrace your inner espresso-loving diva?
Whip up this decadent dump cake and let the caffeine—and compliments—flow!
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