Description
Chocolate Caramel Dump Cake is a rich, gooey dessert featuring layers of chocolate cake, sweet caramel, and crunchy pecans. This easy dump-and-bake recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, perfect for gatherings and potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box chocolate cake mix
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 cup caramel bits or caramel sauce
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix the Cake Batter – In a bowl, combine chocolate cake mix, melted butter, eggs, and half of the evaporated milk. Stir until well combined.
- Layer Half the Batter – Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake the First Layer – Bake for 10-12 minutes, until slightly set.
- Add Caramel and Chocolate – Remove from oven, pour caramel bits or caramel sauce evenly, and sprinkle with chocolate chips and pecans.
- Top with Remaining Batter – Spread the remaining cake batter gently over the caramel and chocolate layer.
- Bake Again – Return to oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until fully set.
- Cool and Serve – Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm, optionally with ice cream
Notes
- Salted Caramel Twist – Sprinkle sea salt over the caramel for a sweet-salty balance.
- Nut-Free Version – Skip the pecans for an allergy-friendly dessert.
- Extra Chocolatey – Add dark chocolate chunks for a richer experience.
- Peanut Butter Swirl – Swirl peanut butter into the batter before baking.
- Gluten-Free Option – Use a gluten-free cake mix.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chocolate dump cake, caramel dump cake, easy dessert recipe, chocolate caramel cake, potluck dessert