Irresistible German Chocolate Dump Cake

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🍫🥥 Irresistible German Chocolate Dump Cake — Gooey, Rich & Crowd Favorite

Introduction

If you love chocolate, coconut, and pecans, this dessert is your dream come true. The German Chocolate Dump Cake is a quick, no-fuss dessert that tastes like it took hours to prepare, but it’s ready with almost zero effort. This dessert combines a rich chocolate cake base with gooey, creamy coconut-pecan topping that melts together beautifully in the oven. It’s perfect for holidays, potlucks, or satisfying late-night chocolate cravings.

Unlike traditional layered cakes, this “dump cake” is exactly what it sounds like: you dump the ingredients into a pan, bake, and serve. The magic happens in the oven where the chocolate cake mix absorbs the condensed and evaporated milk while the coconut and pecans toast on top, creating a crunchy, sweet topping with a molten chocolate base.

Ingredients

Cake Base

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix (any brand you prefer)
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk

Topping

  • 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • Optional: 2 tbsp butter, melted (for extra richness)

Optional Garnish

  • Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
  • Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat & Prepare

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish lightly with butter or non-stick spray. This helps prevent sticking and makes serving easier.

Step 2: Layer the Ingredients

  1. Spread half of the chocolate cake mix evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  2. Sprinkle half of the shredded coconut and half of the chopped pecans over the cake mix.
  3. Pour half of the sweetened condensed milk and half of the evaporated milk evenly across the top.

Pro Tip: Don’t stir! The magic of a dump cake comes from letting the ingredients meld in the oven naturally.

Step 3: Repeat the Layers

  1. Repeat the layers with the remaining cake mix, coconut, pecans, and milks.
  2. If you want, drizzle melted butter on top for a richer, gooier texture.

Step 4: Bake

  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 45–55 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (don’t overbake; it’s meant to be gooey!).

Step 5: Cool & Serve

  1. Let the cake cool for 10–15 minutes before serving.
  2. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a decadent experience.

Methods & Tips

  • Layering: The key to this dump cake’s success is layering the ingredients without stirring. This allows the cake to bake into pockets of gooey chocolate with crunchy coconut-pecan topping.
  • Gooey Factor: Don’t skip the condensed or evaporated milk—they create the signature molten center.
  • Make-Ahead Option: You can assemble the cake the night before and refrigerate. Bake directly from the fridge, adding 5–10 minutes to the baking time.
  • Nut-Free Option: Simply omit the pecans; the coconut topping alone is divine.

History & Formation

German Chocolate Cake was originally named after Samuel German, who developed a type of dark-baking chocolate for Baker’s Chocolate Company in 1852. Traditional German Chocolate Cake is layered with chocolate cake, coconut-pecan frosting, and chocolate ganache. The dump cake variation emerged as a modern, quick version—popularized for its ease, minimal prep, and ability to satisfy chocolate cravings without complicated baking. It’s a favorite in American households, especially for potlucks and holiday gatherings.

Conclusion

This German Chocolate Dump Cake is proof that simple ingredients can create something extraordinary. With a rich chocolate base, sweet coconut, and crunchy pecans, every bite is a perfect balance of gooey, nutty, and chocolaty flavors. Whether you’re making it for a family dinner, a holiday treat, or just because, it’s guaranteed to impress—and disappear fast.

Lovers of This Cake

  • Chocolate enthusiasts who crave richness without complicated steps
  • Coconut lovers looking for a chewy, nutty topping
  • Busy bakers who want an impressive dessert in under an hour
  • Anyone hosting potlucks, holidays, or parties—because this cake always disappears first

This cake doesn’t just satisfy sweet cravings—it creates memories. Every forkful is a mix of nostalgia, warmth, and chocolatey bliss.

If you want, I can also create a step-by-step photo or diagram guide for this dump cake, so it’s visually irresistible too.

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