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Easy Grasshopper Mint Dump Cake

March 13, 2025 by Jennifer 1 Comment

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The words Grasshopper Mint Dump Cake easy chocolate & mint dessert in the center of the image. With a close up and looking down of the chocolate dump cake.

Craving a rich, chocolatey dessert with a cool minty twist? This easy grasshopper mint dump cake is the perfect fuss-free treat!

A close up of a slice of the chocolate mint grasshopper dump cake with some on a fork.

With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a decadent, gooey cake that tastes like your favorite mint chocolate dessert.

This no-fuss mint chocolate dump cake recipe is perfect for St. Patrick's Day, holidays, or any time you need a minty sweet treat.

Why You'll Love This Mint Chocolate Dump Cake

Looking down on a baking dish and a plate that has the mint chocolate grasshopper dump cake on it.

I love easy dessert recipes like our German chocolate dump cake or our easy chocolate cherry brownies recipe.

This chocolate Andes mint cake is on my top dessert recipes to make.

You'll love this recipe because it's incredibly easy to make with minimal effort. The rich chocolate blends perfectly with the cool, refreshing mint flavor.

It's made with minimal ingredients that you most likely have in the pantry now. It's great for any occasion like St. Partick's Day, any holiday gathering, or when you want a simple sweet treat.

This irresistible dessert bakes up soft and moist with the perfect chocolate-to-mint ratio.

Ingredients Needed

To make this no-fuss mint chocolate dessert, you'll need a few simple ingredients. Start with a chocolate instant pudding mix and milk to create a rich creamy base that adds to the moisture of the cake.

Over looking a chocolate mint dump cake that's in a baking dish and on a white plate.

A chocolate box cake mix makes this recipe effortless while providing the perfect texture with no compacted prep.

A splash of peppermint extract enhances the dessert with a cool refreshing mint flavor.

Finally, Andes candies melt into the cake for a decadent chocolate-mint combination in every bite!

Step-By-Step: Grasshopper Mint Dump Cake Recipe

To make this easy mint chocolate dessert recipe start with mixing the instant pudding and milk together. Add in the cake mix and peppermint extract before the instant pudding sets up.

Spread the pudding cake mix batter into a 9x13 baking dish that has been coated with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle the Andes candies bits on top of the cake.

Close up of the prepared grasshopper mint chocolate dump cake in a baking dish.

Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Tips

For the best grasshopper mint dump cake, it's important to mix the instant pudding and milk thoroughly. You will want to add the cake in before the pudding starts to set up.

Even though this recipe is called a dump cake it's best to mix the pudding and cake mix together.

Combining these two ingredients together helps to create a richer moisture texture.

Ingredient Substitutions

Don't have everything on hand? Try These Swaps

  • chocolate cake mix - use Devil's Food cake mix for a richer flavor or brownie mix for a fudgier texture.
  • Chocolate Instant Pudding Mix - swap with vanilla or white chocolate instant pudding mix for a lighter chocolate flavor.
  • Milk- Use almond milk or oat milk for a dairy-free option.
  • Andes Candies- Use mint chocolate chips or chopped peppermint bark.

Storage Tips

Keep your dump cake fresh and delicious!

  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
  • Or keep it for 4-5 days in an airtight container stored in the refrigerator.

Serving Suggestions

Make this minty chocolate dessert even more irresistible!

  • Serve with a scoop of vanilla or mint chocolate chip ice cream.
  • Drizzle a bit of hot fudge or chocolate ganache on top.
  • Top with crushed peppermint candies or extra Andes mints for an extra touch!

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Easy Grasshopper Mint Dump Cake

This dump cake is a chocolate mint lover's dream!! Made with rich chocolate cake mix, instant pudding, mint extract, and Andie's mint chips. This easy dessert recipe is perfect for St. Patrick's Day or anytime you crave a chocolate mint dessert.

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Chocolate Dump Cake, Dump Cake Recipes, Easy Desserts, Grasshopper Mint Dump Cake
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 16 Servings
Calories 272 kcal
Author Jennifer

Ingredients

  • 1 Box Chocolate Instant Pudding Mix
  • 2 Cups Milk
  • 1 Box Chocolate Cake Mix
  • ½ Teaspoon Peppermint Extract
  • 1½ Cups Andes Candies chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray, and set aside.

  2. In a large mixing bowl combine the instant pudding mix and milk.

  3. Before the instant pudding starts to set up add in the chocolate cake mix and peppermint extract.

  4. Spread the pudding cake mix into the prepared baking dish.

  5. Sprinkle the top of the batter with the chopped Andes mint candies.

  6. Place in the preheated 350℉ oven and bake for 30 minutes. Or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts
Easy Grasshopper Mint Dump Cake
Serving Size
 
16 Servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
272
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
 
8
g
50
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Cholesterol
 
4
mg
1
%
Sodium
 
332
mg
14
%
Potassium
 
149
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
39
g
13
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
27
g
30
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
50
IU
1
%
Calcium
 
81
mg
8
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Jan

    March 25, 2025 at 12:08 am

    5 stars
    Amazing recipe.

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