Description
A rich, gooey, and indulgent dessert made effortlessly with layers of chocolate cake mix, sweetened condensed milk, and caramel sauce. This dump-and-bake delight comes together in one pan, creating a fudgy texture and molten caramel core that pairs perfectly with ice cream.
Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
- 1 can (12–14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 jar (12 oz) caramel sauce or dulce de leche
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional: 1/2 tsp sea salt flakes, 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, 1 tsp espresso powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly into the dish.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the milk without mixing.
- Sprinkle dry cake mix evenly over the caramel layer.
- Scatter chocolate chips (and nuts if using) over the cake mix.
- Drizzle melted butter across the top, covering as much as possible.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until the edges bubble and the top is set.
- Let rest for 10–15 minutes before serving.
- Optional: Top with sea salt flakes or serve with vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes