Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of Chocolate Caramel Dump Cake, a must-try dessert for chocolate lovers! This easy-to-make cake features layers of rich chocolate goodness, buttery caramel, and a luscious ganache topping. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights at home, this dessert is sure to impress without requiring hours in the kitchen. With its simple assembly and customizable toppings, it’s an ideal choice for busy bakers looking to create something unforgettable. Serve it warm with ice cream or let it cool for a dense cake-like treat—either way, your taste buds will thank you!
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 Ganache: 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks or chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together chocolate cake mix, eggs, milk, melted butter, baking powder, and sour cream until smooth.
- Pour half the batter into the prepared dish and drizzle warmed caramel sauce on top. Spoon remaining batter over caramel layer.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- While baking, heat heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl until hot but not boiling; add chocolate chunks and stir until smooth.
- Cool the cake for 10 minutes before pouring ganache over the top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg