Description
An easy take on traditional German chocolate cake featuring rich chocolate, gooey caramel, sweet coconut, and crunchy pecans—made without mixing bowls.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box German Chocolate Cake Mix
- 1 can (14 oz) Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1 jar (12 oz) Caramel Sauce
- 1 cup Chopped Pecans
- 1 cup Shredded Sweetened Coconut
- 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter (melted)
- 1.5 cups Milk Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Prep the Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Layer the Nutty Base: Sprinkle the shredded coconut at the bottom, then add chopped pecans.
- Add the Dry Cake Mix: Pour the cake mix over the layers without mixing.
- Drizzle the Wet Ingredients: Pour sweetened condensed milk and caramel sauce over the cake mix in a zigzag pattern.
- Finish with Butter and Chocolate: Drizzle melted butter and sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 35-40 minutes until edges are bubbling and golden brown.
- Cool Slightly and Serve: Let it rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for a delightful contrast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: dump cake, German chocolate, easy dessert, potluck recipe, chocolate cake