The Easiest Chocolate Caramel Dump Cake You’ll Ever Make
This Chocolate Caramel Dump Cake is the ultimate no-fuss dessert! Layers of rich chocolate cake, gooey caramel, and crunchy pecans come together effortlessly in this indulgent treat. Just dump the ingredients into a baking dish, bake, and enjoy! Perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or whenever you need a quick and delicious dessert.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12-16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Grease: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer Half the Cake Mix: Evenly spread half of the dry chocolate cake mix in the dish.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Drizzle half the melted butter and half the sweetened condensed milk over the cake mix.
- Add Caramel and Chocolate Chips: Pour the caramel sauce over the mixture, then sprinkle with chocolate chips and pecans.
- Add the Remaining Cake Mix: Spread the rest of the cake mix on top, then pour over the remaining butter and sweetened condensed milk.
- Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes or until set and bubbling around the edges. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve: Scoop into bowls, drizzle with extra caramel, and enjoy with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Let the cake cool slightly before serving to allow the caramel to thicken.
- Swap pecans for toffee bits or omit them for a nut-free version.
- For an extra fudgy cake, use a brownie mix instead of chocolate cake mix.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg