Description
This Chocolate Caramel Dump Cake is an indulgent, easy-to-make dessert combining rich chocolate cake mix with buttery caramel sauce and melted butter. The cake is effortlessly assembled by layering ingredients in a baking dish and then baked to a crisp, bubbly perfection. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for a decadent treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup caramel sauce (thick and buttery)
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, sliced thin
Optional
- Vanilla ice cream, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Add Caramel Layer: Pour 1 cup of thick, buttery caramel sauce into the greased baking dish. Swirl in 1/2 cup of evaporated milk to combine them lightly without stirring completely.
- Layer Dry Cake Mix: Evenly sprinkle 1 box of chocolate cake mix over the caramel and milk layer in the baking dish. Do not mix or press down; let it sit as a dry topping.
- Add Chocolate Chips and Butter: Scatter 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the cake mix layer. Then distribute thin slices of 1/2 cup unsalted butter across the surface to create moist pockets.
- Bake the Cake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Bake until the top is crisp and golden, and the edges are bubbling with caramel.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool for about 10 minutes. Serve warm, optionally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for added indulgence.
Notes
- Do not stir the cake mix into the caramel; layering is key to creating the signature texture.
- Use thick caramel sauce for best flavor and consistency; homemade or store-bought caramel works well.
- Slicing the butter thinly ensures even melting and moist pockets throughout the cake.
- Let the cake cool slightly before serving to avoid burns and allow flavors to set.
- This dessert pairs wonderfully with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream but can be enjoyed on its own.
