Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert with this Chocolate Caramel Dump Cake Recipe. This decadent treat features layers of moist chocolate cake, luscious caramel, and a silky ganache topping, making it an irresistible choice for any occasion—from family gatherings to cozy nights at home. Its simple preparation allows even novice bakers to create this showstopper without fuss. Just mix, layer, and bake for a delightful dessert that will leave everyone asking for seconds. With optional toppings to customize each slice, you can elevate this cake to suit your taste and impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (15.25 oz)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, milk, melted butter, baking powder, and sour cream until smooth.
- Pour half the batter into the prepared dish and drizzle with warmed caramel sauce. Top with the remaining batter.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- For the ganache, heat heavy cream until hot, add chocolate chunks, stir until smooth, then pour over the cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg