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German Chocolate Dump Cake

Indulgent German Chocolate Dump Cake for Sweet Tooth Bliss

This German Chocolate Dump Cake is an easy, indulgent dessert that combines classic flavors with minimal fuss.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Base
  • 1 cup Sweetened Shredded Coconut Use unsweetened for less sugar.
  • 1 box Devil’s Food Cake Mix No mixing required!
Cream Cheese Layer
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened for easy blending.
  • ½ cup Butter Melted; can substitute with oil.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla for best taste.
  • 2 cups Confectioners’ Sugar Granulated sugar can work if needed.
Topping
  • 1 ½ cups Chopped Toasted Pecans Ensure they are toasted.
  • ½ cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips Dark or milk chocolate can be used.

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Layer the bottom of the baking dish with sweetened shredded coconut.
  3. Sprinkle ¾ cup of chopped toasted pecans over the coconut layer.
  4. Evenly distribute the dry devil’s food cake mix over the layers without stirring.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, melted butter, vanilla extract, and confectioners’ sugar until smooth.
  6. Spoon dollops of the cream cheese mixture over the dry cake mix layer, spreading it out evenly without stirring.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining ¾ cup of chopped toasted pecans and semisweet chocolate chips over the cream cheese dollops.
  8. Bake for 45–50 minutes until the top is golden brown and the cream cheese layer is set.
  9. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm with ice cream or caramel drizzle for an extra indulgent experience.

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