Chocolate Caramel Dump Cake
This Chocolate Caramel Dump Cake combines rich chocolate cake with creamy caramel for a delightful dessert.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- baking dish
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 box chocolate cake mix approx. 15.25 oz
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 cup caramel sauce
For the Ganache
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks or chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
Optional Toppings
- Chocolate shavings
- Chopped nuts or toffee bits
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chocolate cake mix, eggs, whole milk, melted butter, baking powder, and sour cream. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. Drizzle caramel sauce over the top.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the ganache, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until it simmers. Remove from heat and add chocolate chunks. Stir until smooth.
- Once the cake has cooled slightly, pour the ganache over the top. Add optional toppings if desired.
Notes
This cake pairs well with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.