Neopolitan Dump Cake
Darlings, I have done it—I have found the trifecta of dump cake perfection!
If you’ve ever stood in front of your freezer eating Neapolitan ice cream straight from the carton and thinking, “Why can’t this be warm, gooey, and oven-baked?”—well, sugarplum, this one’s for you.
This Neapolitan Dump Cake brings the nostalgia of your childhood and the laziness of adulthood into one glorious baking dish. No scooping. No layers to frost. Just dump, drizzle, and let the oven do its sultry magic.
It’s absolutely perfect for birthdays!
Honestly, if this cake wore heels, it would be me.
Neopolitan Dump Cake
Equipment
- 1 9" x 13" baking dish or pan
- 1 mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 21-ounce can strawberry pie filling
- 1 3.4-ounce box instant vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups milk
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter melted
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips optional, but honey... why not?
- Whipped cream for topping
- Fresh strawberries or maraschino cherries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (325°F for glass dish). Grease a 9x13” baking dish like you’re buttering up your in-laws.
- Spread the strawberry pie filling evenly across the bottom.
- In a bowl, whisk the pudding mix with the milk until smooth and slightly thickened (about 1 minute). Pour over the strawberry layer.
- Sprinkle the dry chocolate cake mix evenly on top—don’t stir, diva, just dump.
- Drizzle melted butter evenly over the cake mix.
- Toss on those chocolate chips like you’re decorating your diary.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until the top is set and golden, and your kitchen smells like a hug.
- Cool slightly, then serve warm with whipped cream and strawberries.
Notes
Nutrition
Diva's Elegant Enhancements
Banana split vibes:
Add a layer of sliced bananas between the strawberry and pudding layers.
Nutty twist:
Top with chopped toasted almonds or pecans for crunch.
Ice cream sandwich remix:
Use chopped ice cream sandwiches in place of the pudding layer (just freeze before adding).
Presentation Suggestions:
Serve in clear parfait glasses to show off the layers, topped with a swirl of whipped cream, a sprinkle of mini chips, and a cherry on top.
If you’re feeling extra, add edible glitter or those fancy paper cocktail umbrellas—because every dump cake deserves a little drama.
Ready to bake a cake that’s three times the flavor with none of the fuss?
Dump it like it’s hot and let Neapolitan take you to flavor town—no passport required!
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