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Chocolate Caramel Dump Cake Recipe

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This Chocolate Caramel Dump Cake is a decadent, easy-to-make dessert that layers rich chocolate cake batter with velvety caramel sauce and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Combining the convenience of a dump cake with the indulgence of caramel and chocolate, it’s perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
  • 1 jar (12 oz) caramel sauce
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Other

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking and ensure easy cake removal.
  2. Mix the Cake: In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix with the melted butter and evaporated milk. Stir gently until the batter is smooth and all ingredients are fully incorporated.
  3. Assemble the Cake: Pour half of the chocolate batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Evenly sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips over the batter layer. Next, drizzle the entire jar of caramel sauce on top of the chocolate chips. Finally, carefully pour the remaining batter over the caramel to cover it.
  4. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  5. Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool slightly in the pan before serving to let the layers set and the flavors meld for the best taste and texture.

Notes

  • Use a good-quality chocolate cake mix for best flavor.
  • Ensure the butter is fully melted but not hot when mixing with the cake batter to avoid cooking the eggs prematurely.
  • You can warm the caramel sauce slightly for easier drizzling if desired.
  • This cake is best served slightly warm, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
  • Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.

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