Chocolate Caramel Dump Cake

Here’s a very long, detailed recipe for Chocolate Caramel Dump Cake 

Rich, gooey, ultra-easy, and completely irresistible—perfect for when you want a show-stopping dessert with almost no effort.

 Chocolate Caramel Dump Cake

This classic dump cake layers chocolate cake mix, creamy caramel, and melty chocolate chips into a decadent dessert with a molten center and a crisp, buttery top. No mixing bowls, no stress—just dump, bake, and enjoy.

 Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 box chocolate cake mix (devil’s food or fudge cake works best)
• 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
• ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
• ½ cup evaporated milk (or heavy cream)

Optional Add-Ins

• ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
• ½ teaspoon sea salt (for salted caramel flavor)
• ½ cup toffee bits
• Mini marshmallows (for a gooey twist)

 Preparation

Step 1: Preheat & Prep

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish generously with butter or nonstick spray.

 Step 2: Layer the Ingredients (No Mixing!)

1. Sprinkle ½ of the dry chocolate cake mix evenly into the baking dish.
2. Drizzle caramel sauce evenly over the cake mix.
3. Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the caramel.
4. Pour evaporated milk evenly across the dish.
5. Sprinkle the remaining cake mix evenly on top.
6. Slowly drizzle melted butter over the entire surface—try to cover as much dry mix as possible.

 Do not stir—this is what creates the gooey layers.

 Step 3: Bake

1. Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes.
2. The top should be set and slightly crisp.
3. The center will be soft, gooey, and fudge-like (this is normal and delicious!).

 Optional Finishing Touches

• Drizzle extra warm caramel sauce on top
• Sprinkle sea salt for a salted caramel finish
• Add chopped nuts for crunch

 Serving Suggestions

Serve warm with:

• Vanilla ice cream
• Whipped cream
• Chocolate syrup drizzle
• Fresh strawberries

 Variations

 Triple Chocolate

• Use chocolate fudge cake mix
• Add white chocolate chips
• Drizzle chocolate syrup before serving

 Salted Caramel Brownie Style

• Add cocoa powder (2 tbsp) to the cake mix layer
• Extra sea salt on top

 Chocolate Caramel Cookie Dump Cake

• Add crushed chocolate sandwich cookies between layers

 Storage & Reheating

• Store covered at room temperature for 1 day
• Refrigerate up to 4 days
• Reheat in microwave for 20–30 seconds for gooey texture

 Pro Tips

• Butter coverage is key—dry spots won’t bake properly
• Use good-quality caramel for richer flavor
• Slightly underbaking keeps the center extra gooey