Easy Chocolate M&M Cake Recipe
If there’s one thing I never say no to, it’s a dessert with M&Ms in it. Candy and cake together? Yes please. This M&M Chocolate Dump Cake is exactly what it sounds like—just dump everything in a pan and let the oven do its thing.

No fancy steps, no electric mixer, no stress. It’s ooey, gooey, chocolatey heaven with that colorful M&M crunch my kids go wild for.
Honestly, it’s the kind of dessert that works anytime: birthday party, sleepover, lazy Sunday, or when you just need to throw something quick and delicious together without even pulling out a mixing bowl.
Ingredients

Chocolate cake mix – the base of it all, rich and chocolatey
Instant chocolate pudding – makes the cake extra moist and gooey
Melted butter – because everything is better with butter
Milk – helps bring the pudding mix and cake mix together
Chocolate chips – because more chocolate is always the right answer
M&Ms – the star of the show, bringing sweetness, crunch, and color

How to Make It
Start by preheating your oven to 350°F and greasing a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick spray.
Sprinkle the dry cake mix and the instant pudding mix right into the bottom of the dish.
Pour in the melted butter and milk, then give it a quick, light whisk right in the pan—don’t overmix, just enough to moisten everything.

Sprinkle the chocolate chips and M&Ms all over the top like confetti (this part is weirdly satisfying).
Pop it in the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until the top is set and the edges are nice and crisp.
Let it cool slightly before serving—it’ll be warm, gooey, and everything you could want in a quick dessert.
Serve it up with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if you’re feelin’ fancy or just dig in straight from the pan. No judgment.

Why I’m an M&M Dessert Girl Forever
I’ve been an M&M girl since day one. They were the first candy I’d pick at the corner store, and now? I still find ways to sprinkle them into everything—cookies, brownies, cereal bars, you name it. So when I discovered you could bake them into a rich, chocolatey dump cake without even pulling out a mixing bowl, I was sold. This cake is the definition of lazy baker approved, and it never fails to make the house smell amazing.
Plus, my kids go crazy for this cake. They love spotting the M&Ms on top, and I love how it takes five minutes to throw together. Win-win.

It’s perfect for when you’re short on time but still want to show up with something fun, colorful, and crowd-pleasing. Whether it’s for a potluck, a casual weeknight treat, or you just need a quick chocolate fix—this M&M dump cake is IT.
What are some other fun dump cake recipes to try?
If you are looking for some more amazing cake recipes be sure to check out this comprehensive list: The Most Delicious Cake Recipes For Dessert

Easy M&M Dump Cake
This M&M dump cake has super simple ingredients and makes for a great dessert!
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 5.1 ounce box instant chocolate pudding
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 ½ cups milk
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup M&Ms
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Sprinkle the chocolate cake mix and chocolate pudding mix in the bottom of the pan.
- Add the butter and milk to the pan and lightly mix with a whisk.
- Top the cake with the chocolate chips and M&Ms.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Information
Yield
15Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 219Total Fat 14gSaturated Fat 8gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 22mgSodium 78mgCarbohydrates 23gFiber 1gSugar 18gProtein 3g

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