Description
This Velvety Chocolate Dump Cake with Espresso Ganache Swirl is a surprisingly simple yet intensely chocolatey dessert. It’s a ‘dump cake’ that delivers a moist, fudgy texture with a sophisticated espresso kick.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 g (7 oz) Chocolate Cake Mix: Dry base for the cake.
- 240 ml (1 cup) Whole Milk: Adds moisture and richness.
- 115 g (½ cup) Unsalted Butter, Melted: Contributes to moistness and flavor.
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract: Enhances chocolate flavor.
- 400 g (14 oz) Chocolate Pudding: Creates a creamy, decadent layer.
- 120 g (4 oz) Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips: Adds pockets of gooey chocolate.
- 150 g (5 oz) Dark Chocolate (70% Cocoa): For a rich espresso ganache.
- 120 ml (½ cup) Heavy Cream: Essential for a smooth ganache.
- 1 tsp Instant Espresso Powder: Adds espresso flavor to the ganache.
- ½ tsp Fine Sea Salt: Balances sweetness in the ganache.
- ¼ tsp Flaky Sea Salt: For garnish and textural contrast.
- 1 tbsp Cocoa Powder: For a final chocolatey touch.
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 23cm (9-inch) square pan.
- Combine Batter: Mix cake mix, milk, melted butter, and vanilla until just combined.
- Layer Ingredients: Pour batter into pan, dollop pudding over, and sprinkle with chocolate chips.
- Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Make Ganache: Heat cream, dissolve espresso and salt, then melt dark chocolate.
- Assemble & Garnish: Invert cake, drizzle with ganache, and sprinkle with flaky salt and cocoa powder.
Notes
For best results, avoid overmixing the batter and opening the oven door frequently during baking. A light dusting of cocoa powder adds a nice visual touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: chocolate,cake,dump cake,espresso,ganache,dessert,easy,baking