Carmel Fudge Cake

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Servings: 12 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A rich, gooey chocolate cake layered with homemade caramel sauce and crunchy pecans.
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This decadent Carmel Fudge Cake is the ultimate comfort dessert, combining a moist chocolate base with a luscious, homemade caramel layer studded with toasted pecans. The secret lies in the middle layer: unwrapped caramels melted down with butter and sweetened condensed milk to create a sticky, sweet fudge-like texture that bridges the two layers of chocolate cake. It’s an incredibly simple recipe that delivers professional bakery results with minimal effort. Perfect for potlucks, holidays, or when you need a serious chocolate fix, this cake stays moist for days and tastes even better the next day. The combination of soft cake, chewy caramel, and crunchy nuts provides a wonderful contrast in textures that every chocolate lover will adore.

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Carmel Fudge Cake

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 12 Calories: 1041.9

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This decadent Carmel Fudge Cake is the ultimate comfort dessert, combining a moist chocolate base with a luscious, homemade caramel layer studded with toasted pecans. The secret lies in the middle layer: unwrapped caramels melted down with butter and sweetened condensed milk to create a sticky, sweet fudge-like texture that bridges the two layers of chocolate cake. It&# 226;€™s an incredibly simple recipe that delivers professional bakery results with minimal effort. Perfect for potlucks, holidays, or when you need a serious chocolate fix, this cake stays moist for days and tastes even better the next day. The combination of soft cake, chewy caramel, and crunchy nuts provides a wonderful contrast in textures that every chocolate lover will adore.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350ðF (175ðC).
  2. Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the package instructions, making sure to mix the batter thoroughly until smooth.
  3. Grease a 13x9-inch baking pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  4. Pour exactly 2 cups of the prepared cake batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly to form the bottom layer.
  5. Bake this bottom layer for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven but leave the oven on.
  6. While the first layer bakes, combine the unwrapped caramels, butter (or margarine), and sweetened condensed milk in a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
  7. Cook the caramel mixture over low heat, stirring constantly, until the caramels are completely melted and the sauce is smooth and glossy.
  8. Carefully pour the hot caramel mixture over the partially baked cake layer, spreading it evenly to cover the surface.
  9. Spread the remaining cake batter evenly over the caramel layer, being careful not to disturb the caramel too much.
  10. Sprinkle the coarsely chopped pecans evenly over the top layer of batter.
  11. Return the cake to the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top springs back when lightly touched and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  12. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1041.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 78.8g122%
Saturated Fat 21.3g107%
Cholesterol 24.0mg8%
Sodium 443.6mg19%
Total Carbohydrate 76.1g26%
Dietary Fiber 8.1g33%
Sugars 64.2g
Protein 14.3g29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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