Description
This Chocolate Caramel Dump Cake is a decadent, gooey dessert made by layering simple ingredients right in the baking dish—no mixing bowl needed. It’s rich, melty, and perfect for parties, potlucks, or a comforting treat at home.
Ingredients
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1 box chocolate cake mix (about 15 oz)
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1 package instant chocolate pudding mix (about 3.9 oz)
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1 ½ cups whole milk
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted
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12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
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11 oz soft caramel candies (or thick caramel sauce)
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Optional: flaky sea salt, extra butter slices
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Add Butter & Cake Mix
Pour melted butter into the bottom of the baking dish. Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the top.
3. Add Pudding & Milk
Sprinkle the dry pudding mix over the cake mix. Pour the milk evenly across the surface.
4. Add Chocolate & Caramel
Top with chocolate chips. Scatter caramel candies or drizzle caramel sauce over the entire pan. Add butter slices on top if desired.
5. Bake
Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the edges are set and bubbling but the center remains soft and gooey.
6. Cool Slightly & Serve
Let sit for 5–10 minutes before scooping. Serve warm for the best texture.
Notes
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The center should stay gooey—that’s the signature texture.
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Some dry spots can occur; they usually hydrate during baking.
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Caramel melts into pockets of sweet goo throughout the cake.
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Best served warm, but also great reheated.