Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this Chocolate Caramel Dump Cake Recipe. Combining layers of rich chocolate cake with a gooey caramel surprise, this easy-to-make treat is perfect for any occasion—from birthday celebrations to cozy family dinners. With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, even beginner bakers can impress their guests. Topped with a luscious ganache and customizable options like chocolate shavings or nuts, each slice is a delightful explosion of flavor. Make your gatherings memorable by serving this crowd-pleaser that’s sure to satisfy sweet cravings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- For the ganache: 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the chocolate cake mix, eggs, milk, melted butter, baking powder, and sour cream until smooth.
- Pour half the batter into the baking dish and drizzle with warmed caramel sauce. Top with remaining batter.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
- Meanwhile, prepare ganache by heating heavy cream and stirring in chocolate chunks until smooth.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly before pouring ganache on top and adding optional toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (112g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg