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Chocolate Caramel Dump Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Description

This Chocolate Caramel Dump Cake recipe is a quick and easy dessert that combines rich chocolate and sweet caramel flavors in a gooey, comforting treat. Perfect for parties or satisfying your sweet tooth, this layered dessert uses a chocolate cake mix, instant pudding, chocolate chips, and caramel candies baked to perfection for a luscious, decadent finish.

Ingredients

Cake Base

  • 15.25 ounces chocolate cake mix
  • 3.9 ounces instant chocolate pudding mix

Liquid and Butter

  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup butter, divided (½ cup melted, ½ cup sliced)

Toppings

  • 12 ounces chocolate chips
  • 11 ounces caramel candies, unwrapped

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Butter: Melt ½ cup of butter and pour it evenly into the bottom of your baking dish to create a rich base layer.
  2. Add Dry Ingredients: Sprinkle the dry chocolate cake mix over the melted butter, followed by an even layer of the instant chocolate pudding mix on top.
  3. Pour Milk: Slowly pour 1 cup of milk over the dry mixes. Use a fork or spoon to gently spread the milk to moisten the dry ingredients slightly without fully mixing them, creating layers.
  4. Add Chocolate Chips: Scatter the chocolate chips evenly across the top of the moistened mix for a melty, chocolatey layer.
  5. Top with Butter Slices: Place the remaining ½ cup of butter sliced into pats over areas that appear dry to ensure richness and moisture throughout the cake.
  6. Add Caramel Candies: Distribute the unwrapped caramel candies evenly on top for gooey caramel pockets in the finished cake.
  7. Bake: Place the dish in a preheated 350°F oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes until the top is bubbly and edges are set.

Notes

  • If the cake mix looks dry in spots after baking, spritz a little water over those areas to moisten before serving, though it tastes great without this step.
  • Serve warm as is or top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
  • The caramel will harden as it cools and when stored in the fridge. Reheat individual portions as needed for best texture rather than reheating the whole cake multiple times.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://saraflavors.com/chocolate-caramel-dump-cake-recipe/