Description
A decadent chocolate cake infused with caramel and topped with whipped cream, pecans, and chocolate fudge.
Ingredients
- 1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 container (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
- ½ cup chocolate fudge sauce
- ½ cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup chopped pecans, lightly toasted
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- Pinch of sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Beat according to the package directions until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes. Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke holes throughout the cake, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- In a bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, 1 cup caramel sauce, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Slowly pour the caramel mixture over the cake, spreading it evenly and allowing it to seep into the holes.
- Let the cake cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 30–60 minutes.
- Spread the thawed whipped topping evenly over the chilled cake.
- Drizzle the chocolate fudge sauce and remaining ½ cup caramel sauce over the whipped topping.
- Sprinkle the toasted pecans and optional mini chocolate chips over the top. Finish with a tiny pinch of sea salt if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least another 30 minutes before slicing for cleaner portions and the best texture.
Notes
- Ensure the cake is completely cooled before adding the whipped topping.
- For best results, refrigerate the cake for a few hours before serving.
- Optional toppings can be adjusted based on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg