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Chocolate Caramel Dump Cake Recipe

Chocolate Caramel Dump Cake


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  • Author: Maya
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x

Description

Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with our decadent Chocolate Caramel Dump Cake. This rich and gooey treat features layers of moist chocolate cake, luscious caramel, and a silky ganache topping that will delight your taste buds. Perfect for any occasion—be it parties, potlucks, or cozy family gatherings—this dump cake is incredibly simple to make, requiring just a few key ingredients and minimal prep time. In under an hour, you can create a satisfying dessert that is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more!


Ingredients

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  • 1 box chocolate cake mix (15.25 oz)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup caramel sauce
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the chocolate cake mix, eggs, milk, melted butter, baking powder, and sour cream until smooth.
  3. Pour half the batter into the prepared dish and drizzle with warmed caramel sauce. Gently spoon remaining batter on top.
  4. Bake for 45-50 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
  5. While baking, heat heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl until hot. Add chocolate chips and stir until smooth to make ganache.
  6. Cool the cake for about ten minutes before pouring ganache over the top. Let set before slicing.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (89g)
  • Calories: 340
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg