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90S RETRO
This Chocolate Chip Cookie Dump Cake Is Straight Out of the 90s
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5.0 (370)|(2 Reviews)Warm vanilla cake baked over chocolate chip cookie dough and hot fudge sauce.
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By Morgan Baker (Recipe Developer)•Published May 17, 2026
⏱ 50 mins
Simply Recipes / Morgan Baker🔥 410 kcal
WHY MAKE THIS
- Combines warm cookies, cake, and hot fudge in one bite.
- Scoop straight from the pan with ice cream.
90S RETRO
This Chocolate Chip Cookie Dump Cake Is Straight Out of the 90s
A nostalgic 1990s church potluck legend: chocolate chip cookie dough pressed into the bottom of a casserole dish, topped with hot fudge, yellow cake mix, and butter, creating molten chocolate pockets under cake. Difficulty: Easy.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time45 mins
Total Time50 mins
Servings8 servings
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Ingredients
- 1 roll (16 oz) refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough
- 1 jar (12 oz) hot fudge sauce, warmed slightly
- 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup melted butter & 1/2 cup chocolate chips for top
Directions
1
Press cookie dough
Break cookie dough into pieces and press across bottom of a greased 9x13 dish.
2
Layer fudge and cake mix
Pour hot fudge over cookie dough. Sprinkle dry cake mix on top, then drizzle with melted butter.
3
Bake until golden
Scatter chocolate chips on top. Bake at 350°F for 40–45 minutes until golden and bubbling.
💡 CHEF'S PRO TIPS
- Serve warm from the oven so the hot fudge remains molten.
Nutrition Facts
Per ServingCalories410 kcal
Protein4g
Carbs58g
Total Fat18g
Sodium: 380mg
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 2g
Community Reviews & Ratings
2 cooks have shared their thoughts on this recipe
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Sarah M.★★★★★
This has completely replaced my normal avocado toast! The beans blend so well you cannot even tell, and I stay full until lunchtime!
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David K.★★★★★
Great trick for adding protein without cooking eggs on busy mornings. Added a pinch of red pepper flakes and lemon zest—delicious.
