Chocolate Lasagna Dump Cake
Oh darling, have I got a treat for you!
Picture this: you’re craving chocolate—like, really craving it—but you’re also in one of those moods where anything more complicated than opening a box feels like running a marathon.
Enter the Chocolate Lasagna Dump Cake! It’s everything you love about lasagna (layers, indulgence, and a comforting mess) but with all the chocolatey goodness your sweet tooth demands.
This cake is a glorious, gooey, delicious disaster that somehow comes together in a way that’ll have everyone convinced you slaved away in the kitchen for hours. Spoiler alert: you didn’t.
So grab your stretchy pants, a fork, and let’s get ready to dive into a cake that’s as decadent as it is easy.
No judgment if you eat it straight out of the pan—honestly, who’s got time for plates when there’s chocolate lasagna on the line?
Chocolate Lasagna Dump Cake
Equipment
- 1 9" x 13" baking dish or pan
- 2 mixing bowls
- 1 spatula
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix prepared
- 1 3.4-ounce box instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 8-ounce tub whipped topping
- 1 8-ounce package cream cheese softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 1 package Oreo cookies crushed (about 2 cups)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. I promise, it’s the only clean thing you'll do here!
- Spread half of the crushed Oreos evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. These are your "lasagna noodles." Don't eat too many while you’re at it.
- Mix the chocolate cake mix according to the package instructions and pour it over the crushed Oreos. Smooth it out with a spatula—yes, you’ll need a utensil for once.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix with 2 cups of milk until it thickens. Pour this luscious chocolate pudding over the cake mix layer. No one said this would be tidy!
- Sprinkle chocolate chips and optional nuts over the pudding layer because you can never have too much chocolate.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, then add the powdered sugar and beat until combined. Fold in half of the whipped topping and spread this creamy layer over the chocolate chips.
- Sprinkle the remaining Oreos over the top. Think of it as the final flourish, the crown jewel of your lasagna!
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the cake is set and the layers have melded into a gooey, chocolatey masterpiece.
- Let it cool for at least 30 minutes before spreading the remaining whipped topping over the top. This is your "frosting," but let’s be honest—you'll eat it by the spoonful first.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving, if you can wait that long. Slice, serve, and prepare for applause!
Notes
Nutrition
Diva's Little Extras
Minty Fresh:
Replace the chocolate pudding with mint chocolate pudding, and use mint-flavored Oreos for a refreshing twist.
Peanut Butter Dream:
Add a layer of peanut butter cups between the pudding and cake layers, and drizzle melted peanut butter over the whipped topping.
Salted Caramel Delight:
Drizzle salted caramel sauce over each layer, and sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of the whipped topping for a sweet and salty contrast.
Presentation Suggestions:
Serve each slice on a small dessert plate with a drizzle of chocolate syrup on the side and a dollop of whipped cream on top.
Garnish with a few crushed Oreos or a sprinkle of chocolate shavings for that extra touch of indulgence.
If you’re feeling particularly fancy, add a fresh mint leaf on top—because why not pretend this is a high-class affair?
Ready to dive into the chocolatey chaos?
Try this Chocolate Lasagna Dump Cake recipe today, and let the layers of decadence sweep you off your feet—no Italian grandmother required!
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