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Easy Camping Dutch Oven Chocolate Cake

Rich, fudgy, and simple to bake over coals. Make this one-pot chocolate cake when you want a warm, no-fuss dessert after a long day outside.

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Added November 6, 2026
Source: campgrilleat.com
Easy Camping Dutch Oven Chocolate Cake
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 30 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

  • •⅔ cup all-purpose flour
  • •⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • •¼ cup Dutch process cocoa powder
  • •1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • •1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • •¼ teaspoon salt
  • •⅓ cup milk
  • •2 tablespoons butter
  • •1 teaspoon vanilla
  • •¼ cup chocolate chips
  • •¼ cup granulated sugar
  • •2 tablespoons Dutch process cocoa powder
  • •⅔ cup boiling water

Equipment

  • • 2-quart Dutch oven

Instructions

  1. 1Line the Dutch oven with parchment paper.
  2. 2Whisk together the flour, ⅓ cup sugar, ¼ cup cocoa powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. 3Add milk, melted butter, and vanilla; stir until just combined, then scrape into the Dutch oven.
  4. 4Sprinkle chocolate chips, ¼ cup sugar, and 2 tablespoons cocoa powder over the batter.
  5. 5Pour boiling water over the mixture without stirring.
  6. 6Cover Dutch oven and place it in the fire pit with four coals underneath and eight on top. Cook for about 30 minutes until puffed.

Camp tips

  • • Mix the dry ingredients ahead and store them in separate bags.
  • • Watch for parchment paper edges to prevent them from catching fire.
  • • Adjust cooking times based on outdoor conditions.

Food safety & trail facts

Calories:
327

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