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Chocolate Caramel Dump Cake Recipe

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5 from 57 reviews
  • Author: Ella
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

This decadent Chocolate Caramel Dump Cake combines rich chocolate cake mix with luscious caramel sauce and a smooth chocolate ganache topping. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, this dessert offers a perfect balance of chocolate and caramel flavors, baked into a moist and tender cake that’s ideal for any special occasion or sweet craving.

Ingredients

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Cake Batter

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix (15.25 oz)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Filling and Topping

  • 1 cup caramel sauce
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Cake Batter: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the chocolate cake mix, eggs, whole milk, and melted butter until the batter is smooth and fully combined.
  3. Layer Batter and Caramel: Pour half of the prepared batter evenly into the greased baking dish. Drizzle the caramel sauce evenly over this first layer. Then, spoon the remaining batter over the caramel layer, spreading gently for even coverage.
  4. Bake the Cake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes. The cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs, not wet batter.
  5. Prepare Ganache: While the cake bakes, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan or microwave until hot but not boiling. Add the semi-sweet chocolate chunks to the hot cream and stir until the chocolate fully melts into a smooth and glossy ganache.
  6. Cool and Top Cake: Once the cake is finished baking, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool for about 10 minutes. Pour the prepared chocolate ganache evenly over the top of the warm cake for a rich finishing touch.

Notes

  • Ensure the heavy cream is hot but not boiling to avoid seizing the chocolate when making ganache.
  • Letting the cake cool before adding ganache prevents it from soaking through completely, maintaining a nice texture.
  • You can customize this dump cake by adding nuts or sea salt on top for added texture and flavor contrast.
  • Use high-quality caramel sauce and chocolate for the best taste experience.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute the cake mix with a gluten-free chocolate cake mix.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: chocolate caramel dump cake, easy chocolate cake recipe, caramel chocolate dessert, ganache topping, dump cake recipe

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