{"id":609,"date":"2026-01-16T21:15:31","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T21:15:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=609"},"modified":"2026-01-16T21:15:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T21:15:31","slug":"chocolate-caramel-dump-cake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=609","title":{"rendered":"Chocolate Caramel Dump Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Chocolate Caramel Dump Cake<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rich Chocolate Cake with Gooey Caramel and Chocolate Ganache<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This Chocolate Caramel Dump Cake is the ultimate easy dessert for chocolate lovers. Made with a boxed chocolate cake mix and layered with warm caramel sauce, this cake bakes up incredibly moist, rich, and indulgent. It\u2019s finished with a silky chocolate ganache that melts into the cake, creating a dessert that tastes completely homemade with minimal effort.<\/p>\n<p>Perfect for parties, holidays, potlucks, or anytime you need a crowd-pleasing dessert, this chocolate caramel dump cake is guaranteed to disappear fast.<\/p>\n<h2>Why You\u2019ll Love This Chocolate Caramel Dump Cake<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Rich, fudgy chocolate flavor<\/li>\n<li>Gooey caramel layered inside the cake<\/li>\n<li>Smooth chocolate ganache topping<\/li>\n<li>Easy \u201cdump cake\u201d style with simple ingredients<\/li>\n<li>Perfect for make-ahead desserts and gatherings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Ingredients<\/h2>\n<h3>For the Chocolate Cake<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 box (15.25 oz) chocolate cake mix<\/li>\n<li>2 large eggs<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup whole milk<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup unsalted butter, melted<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon baking powder<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc cup sour cream<\/li>\n<li>1 cup caramel sauce<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>For the Chocolate Ganache<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00bd cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks or chocolate chips<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup heavy cream<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Optional Toppings<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Chocolate shavings<\/li>\n<li>Chopped nuts or toffee bits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Make Chocolate Caramel Dump Cake<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Prepare the Cake Batter<\/h3>\n<p>Preheat your oven to <strong>325\u00b0F (163\u00b0C)<\/strong>. Grease a <strong>9\u00d713-inch baking dish<\/strong> with butter or non-stick spray.<\/p>\n<p>In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the chocolate cake mix, eggs, milk, melted butter, baking powder, and sour cream until smooth and well combined. The batter should be thick but pourable.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Layer the Caramel<\/h3>\n<p>Pour <strong>half of the cake batter<\/strong> into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.<\/p>\n<p>Warm the caramel sauce slightly in the microwave or on the stovetop until pourable. Drizzle the caramel evenly over the batter, creating a generous layer.<\/p>\n<p>Carefully spoon the remaining cake batter over the caramel and gently spread it to cover without fully mixing the layers.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Bake the Cake<\/h3>\n<p>Bake the cake for <strong>45\u201350 minutes<\/strong>, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs but no wet batter. Avoid overbaking to keep the cake rich and gooey.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Make the Chocolate Ganache<\/h3>\n<p>While the cake is baking, heat the heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl for <strong>1\u20132 minutes<\/strong>, until hot but not boiling.<\/p>\n<p>Add the chocolate chunks or chips to the hot cream and let sit for <strong>1 minute<\/strong>, then stir until smooth, glossy, and fully melted.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Finish and Serve<\/h3>\n<p>Allow the cake to cool for about <strong>10 minutes<\/strong>, then pour the warm chocolate ganache evenly over the top.<\/p>\n<p>If desired, sprinkle with chocolate shavings, chopped nuts, or toffee bits. Let the ganache set for <strong>10\u201315 minutes<\/strong> before slicing and serving.<\/p>\n<h2>Tips for the Best Chocolate Caramel Dump Cake<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Warm the caramel slightly so it spreads evenly<\/li>\n<li>Do not overmix the layers \u2014 this keeps the caramel gooey<\/li>\n<li>Add <strong>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/strong> to the batter for extra depth<\/li>\n<li>Use high-quality chocolate for a smoother ganache<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Serving Suggestions<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Serve warm with vanilla ice cream<\/li>\n<li>Add whipped cream for extra indulgence<\/li>\n<li>Pair with coffee or milk for the perfect dessert combo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Storage &amp; Reheating<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to <strong>3 days<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Reheat individual slices in the microwave for a warm, gooey treat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Recipe Information<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Prep Time:<\/strong> 15 minutes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cook Time:<\/strong> 50 minutes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Total Time:<\/strong> 65 minutes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Calories:<\/strong> ~350 kcal per serving<\/li>\n<li><strong>Servings:<\/strong> 12<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chocolate Caramel Dump Cake &nbsp; Rich Chocolate Cake with Gooey Caramel and Chocolate Ganache This Chocolate Caramel Dump Cake is&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":610,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-609","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home","category-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/609","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=609"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/609\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":611,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/609\/revisions\/611"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/610"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=609"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=609"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=609"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}