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So, my son? He had his first date a couple of weeks ago.
I will do my very best not to embarrass him here, because his cute little girlfriend might read this blog. All I will say is this: I cried harder after dropping him off at his date than I did on his first day of kindergarten.
I’m talking a full on ugly cry, you guys. It was ridiculous.
So, after the tears stopped, I obviously needed chocolate.
This ridiculous concoction worked miraculously. It’s one of the easiest recipes you’ll ever make and it’s absolutely loaded with chocolate. And just look at how fudgy it is! I die.
I know it’s the holiday season and we’re all in cookie mode, but take a 2 minute break to mix this up and pop it in the oven as a treat for your family. It’s perfect for busy days, because you just dump and bake.
If you can’t handle the idea of cake without frosting, maybe try this topped with my whipped icing!
Chocolate Pudding Dump Cake
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 small box instant chocolate pudding
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine the dry cake mix, dry pudding mix, and milk in a bowl and mix until combined.
- Spread into a greased 9x13 baking dish.
- Top with the chocolate chips and bake for 30 minute or until the edges pull away from the pan.
- Cool before cutting and serving.
Joy @ Baking-Joy says
This looks so yummy! Nothing better than squidgy chocolate cake (apart from perhaps the addition of peanut butter :-))
Maria says
Don’t feel bad about the crying. When I saw my son walking in the Jr. Prom parade with a beautiful date on his arm, I tried to hold in my emotions. But in the middle of a group of parents, tears streamed down my face. I didn’t think he saw me, but he did and gave me a big hug! Cake looks great!
Bailey @ Bailey Bakes says
Hi Karly! Thanks for stopping by my blog!! Your comment had me cracking up. Looking forward to following your blog, you’re too funny!
And I’m glad you had some chocolate on hand to help comfort you! What will you do when he gets married?!
Anjana says
Yummy ! I’ll make it during the Xmas holidays !
A quick que though – How much is 1 cup of milk in ml ?
Karly says
No idea! Google might help ya. 🙂
Melissa says
I LOVE YOU. I’ve been wanting something like this for a LONG time. Only I’m gonna need some icing on them too. THAT’S what I’ve been wanting. Fudge-y chocolate cake/bars only with frosting too.
OH & I told hubby I wanted CHOCOLATE cake last week, he brought home YELLOW cake mix & chocolate frosting. I love him, but wow, that was a hard moment.
How old is your son? Mine is 14. I hope he never dates. 🙁
((((HUGS))))
Karly says
Hard moment, indeed. I hope you punched his face.
My son is only 12. 🙁 He’s quite the little ladies man.
Cathy @ Noble Pig says
You can dump this on me anytime!! Yummy.
Donna says
is this a pkg of cooked type pudding or the cold, not cook….. or does it matter?
Karly says
I used dry instant pudding mix. 🙂
Nancy A. says
A first date is such an emotional thing for a mom!! Sad to see them grow up so fast. Your cake looks amazing and should help you through. I am going to make that for Christmas!! My daughter will be in heaven!! Chocolate anything puts her in a good mood. Didn’t know what to have for dessert and here it is in front of me!! Thank you so much!!
Patty says
Love chocolate! Heading to the store now! Quick fix for a quick fix!
Love my son, too…but didn’t cry tears of sadness…joy joy joy! A potential wife! (I know, I know….he was just a teen!)
Elizabeth@ Food Ramblings says
your son’s first date? how exciting!!!! and yes, chocolate– more chocolate!
shelly (cookies and cups) says
I curse the day that either of my boys go on a date.
They will live with me for ever and ever. the end.
but, i have to say this cake comes a close second to a kid-snuggle.
Brittany says
I saw this post on Facebook and went to the store to get everything I need for them. I’ll be making them tomorrow. They look amazing.
Joanne says
!!! How exciting! I can see how you totally needed chocolate though. And well…these look kind of like brownies and brownies are cookies and cookies are perfect for cookie season! LOGIC.
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
Holy cow! This is fudgily delicious. I’m inspired now…
And the dating. Oh, I’m not looking forward to that. Sob fest here, for sure!
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says
My son is only 5 but already I’m hyperventilating at the thought of him dating, going to college, getting married…excuse me while I go make this cake and eat myself into oblivion.