Chocolate Caramel Gooey Dessert (Printer-Friendly)
A rich, gooey dessert featuring chocolate, caramel, and melt-in-your-mouth layers baked to perfection.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Baking Mixes
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1 box (15 oz) chocolate cake mix
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1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
→ Dairy
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1 ½ cups whole milk
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted
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optional: additional butter slices
→ Confections
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12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
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11 oz soft caramel candies or thick caramel sauce
→ Seasoning
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optional: flaky sea salt
# Preparation Steps:
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Set oven temperature to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish thoroughly.
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Pour melted unsalted butter evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the dry chocolate cake mix uniformly over the butter.
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Evenly distribute the dry instant chocolate pudding mix over the cake mix layer. Pour whole milk systematically across the surface to ensure coverage.
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Scatter semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the mixture. Distribute soft caramel candies or drizzle thick caramel sauce on top. Optionally, place butter slices atop the ingredients for richness.
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Place the dish into the preheated oven. Bake uncovered for 50 to 60 minutes until the edges are bubbling and firm while the center remains soft and gooey.
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Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 to 10 minutes. Serve warm to maintain optimal texture.
# Additional Suggestions:
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Using unsalted butter allows control over salt balance; flaky sea salt can enhance flavor if desired.