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Easy German Chocolate Dump Cake Recipe

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This Easy German Chocolate Dump Cake recipe is a quick and delightful dessert featuring layers of coconut, pecans, and devil’s food cake mix topped with a creamy, sweetened cream cheese mixture and chocolate chips. Perfect for any occasion, this no-fuss cake delivers rich, classic German chocolate cake flavors with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 ½ cups chopped toasted pecans, divided
  • 1 package devil’s food cake mix (regular size)
  • ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips

Wet Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups confectioners’ sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking when the assembled cake goes in.
  2. Prepare the Base Layer: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly. Spread the sweetened shredded coconut evenly across the bottom, then sprinkle 1 cup of the chopped toasted pecans over the coconut to form the base layer.
  3. Add the Cake Mix: Evenly sprinkle the package of devil’s food cake mix over the coconut and pecan layer, covering it completely.
  4. Make the Cream Cheese Topping: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, melted butter, and vanilla extract together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  5. Incorporate Sugar: Gradually add the confectioners’ sugar to the cream cheese mixture, continuing to mix well until fully combined and silky.
  6. Drop Cream Cheese Mixture: Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cake mix layer. The topping won’t spread much before baking.
  7. Top with Chocolate Chips and Pecans: Sprinkle the semisweet chocolate chips and the remaining ½ cup of chopped toasted pecans evenly over the top for added texture and flavor.
  8. Bake the Cake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the topping is set and lightly golden along the edges.
  9. Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly in the pan before serving. Optionally, serve warm with ice cream for an indulgent treat.

Notes

  • Toast pecans before chopping to enhance their flavor and crunchiness.
  • Serving the cake warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream makes for an extra special dessert experience.
  • Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator; the cake will keep well for up to 3-4 days.

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