Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort dessert with this Chocolate Caramel Dump Cake Recipe. This easy-to-make dessert layers rich chocolate cake with gooey caramel and finishes with a luscious ganache topping, creating a delightful treat that dazzles both the eyes and taste buds. Perfect for any occasion—from casual family dinners to festive gatherings—this cake is sure to impress. With minimal effort required, even novice bakers can achieve stunning results. Each bite offers a perfect blend of flavors and textures that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
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
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your 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 of the batter into the prepared dish. Drizzle warmed caramel sauce over it, then spoon the remaining batter on top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- For the ganache, heat heavy cream until hot but not boiling, then stir in chocolate chunks until smooth.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly before pouring the ganache on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 112g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg