Description
This Chocolate Caramel Dump Cake is an easy, decadent dessert featuring layers of chocolate cake mix, rich caramel sauce, sweetened condensed milk, and chocolate chips, all topped with melted butter and optional nuts. Baked to bubbly perfection, it’s perfect for a quick and indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Toppings
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Spread cake mix: Pour the dry chocolate cake mix evenly into the prepared baking dish, creating a flat layer.
- Add caramel and condensed milk: Drizzle the caramel sauce and sweetened condensed milk evenly over the top of the cake mix layer without mixing.
- Pour melted butter: Evenly pour the melted unsalted butter over the entire surface to moisten the mix and help create a rich crust.
- Sprinkle toppings: Scatter chocolate chips and, if using, chopped nuts over the top for added texture and flavor.
- Bake the cake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly before slicing and serving to help it set and enhance the flavors.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, simply omit the chopped nuts.
- Use homemade caramel sauce or store-bought for convenience.
- You can substitute chocolate chips with butterscotch or white chocolate chips for variation.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent dessert.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
