Description
Indulge in the rich, gooey delight of this Chocolate Caramel Dump Cake, a simple and quick dessert that layers chocolate cake mix with luscious caramel sauce, sweetened condensed milk, and chocolate chips, all baked to perfection for a moist, decadent treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Layer Cake Mix: Pour the chocolate cake mix into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly to form a flat, consistent base.
- Add Caramel and Condensed Milk: Drizzle the caramel sauce evenly over the cake mix, then pour the sweetened condensed milk on top, ensuring full coverage for that luscious, gooey center.
- Butter Layer: Pour the melted unsalted butter evenly over the entire surface, which will help the cake bake moist and create a delightful crust.
- Top with Chocolate and Nuts: Sprinkle chocolate chips across the top, and if desired, add chopped nuts for added texture and flavor.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the mixture is bubbly around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and allow the cake to cool slightly to set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use unsalted butter to control the salt level in the cake.
- Nuts are optional but add a pleasant crunch and contrast to the gooey texture.
- Allow the cake to cool briefly before serving to prevent the caramel from being too runny.
- For a festive touch, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
