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German Chocolate Dump Cake

Irresistible German Chocolate Dump Cake for Easy Indulgence

This German Chocolate Dump Cake is a quick and easy dessert that combines rich chocolate, pecans, and coconut for an indulgent treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: German
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Topping
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut Omit for a cake without coconut.
  • 1 ½ cups chopped toasted pecans Can substitute with walnuts.
For the Cake Base
  • 1 package devil's food cake mix Any chocolate cake mix works.
  • ½ cup butter, melted Substitute with vegetable oil if desired.
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract No substitutions recommended.
For the Cream Cheese Swirl
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened Reduced-fat cream cheese can be used.
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar Adjust to taste.
Optional Add-Ons
  • chocolate chips Choose semi-sweet or dark.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowls
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather all your ingredients and equipment.
  2. Grease the 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray. Sprinkle shredded coconut and 1 cup of pecans.
  3. Sprinkle the package of devil's food cake mix evenly over the coconut and nuts.
  4. Combine softened cream cheese, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Gradually add confectioners' sugar to the cream cheese mixture until creamy.
  6. Drop dollops of the cream cheese mixture over the cake mix.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of pecans and chocolate chips on top.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes until edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
  9. Cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This Easy German Chocolate Dump Cake is versatile; feel free to swap pecans with walnuts or omit coconut based on your preference.

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