Description
This indulgent Chocolate Caramel Dump Cake is an easy-to-make dessert combining rich chocolate cake mix with luscious caramel sauce and chocolate chips. With minimal prep and a simple baking method, it delivers a moist, flavorful cake perfect for any occasion, topped off with an optional drizzle of caramel and served with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for added decadence.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Batter
- 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
Mix-ins and Topping
- 1 cup caramel sauce (plus more for drizzling)
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
Optional Serving
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to ensure the cake doesn’t stick.
- Mix Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, milk, melted butter, and eggs. Stir thoroughly until the batter is smooth and uniform in texture.
- Add Caramel and Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in 1 cup of caramel sauce along with 1 cup of chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour Batter: Pour the prepared batter into the greased baking dish, spreading it out evenly for consistent baking.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Drizzle Caramel: When the cake is warm out of the oven, drizzle additional caramel sauce over the top to enhance flavor and presentation.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool for about 10 minutes. Serve warm with optional whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a delightful finish.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs and milk for better batter incorporation.
- You can substitute caramel sauce with homemade caramel or dulce de leche.
- For an extra fudgy cake, use dark chocolate chips.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently before serving.
- This recipe can be doubled by using a larger baking dish and adjusting the baking time accordingly.
