Description
A delicious and indulgent dessert combining chocolate, caramel, and pretzels in a simple dump cake.
Ingredients
- 1 (15.25 oz) box chocolate cake mix
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 2 cups mini pretzels, lightly crushed
- ½ cup toffee bits
- ½ cup chopped pecans (optional)
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- ¼ cup caramel sauce, warmed
- Flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly into the baking dish and drizzle 1 cup of caramel sauce over it.
- Sprinkle the crushed pretzels evenly over the caramel, then scatter the toffee bits and chopped pecans (if using) over the pretzels.
- Sprinkle the semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips evenly on top.
- Sprinkle the dry chocolate cake mix evenly over the entire surface without stirring.
- Whisk together the melted butter and milk, then slowly drizzle the mixture over the dry cake mix, trying to moisten as much of the surface as possible without mixing.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is set and the edges are bubbling, with the center slightly gooey.
- Let the cake cool for 10–15 minutes, then drizzle with warmed caramel sauce and sprinkle with mini chocolate chips and flaky sea salt, if desired.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, extra caramel sauce, and crushed pretzels for added crunch.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality chocolate chips.
- Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences.
- This cake is best served warm for the gooey texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg