Description
These Caramel Grad Cake Squares are the perfect dessert to celebrate academic achievements. Featuring a rich chocolate base, gooey caramel center, and a sprinkle of sea salt, these squares are both indulgent and festive. Easy to make and serve, they’re ideal for graduation parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
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- For the Chocolate Cake Base
- 1 box chocolate cake mix (German chocolate or chocolate fudge)
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup evaporated milk
- For the Caramel Filling
- 50 soft caramels, unwrapped
- 1/3 cup evaporated milk
- For the Topping
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Sea salt flakes (optional)
- Edible gold leaf or graduation-themed decorations (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix cake mix, melted butter, and evaporated milk to form a dough.
- Press half the dough into the pan and bake for 8–10 minutes.
- While baking, melt caramels with evaporated milk in a saucepan until smooth.
- Remove pan from oven, sprinkle chocolate chips over the base.
- Pour caramel mixture over the chocolate layer and spread evenly.
- Drop spoonfuls of remaining dough over the caramel and lightly spread.
- Bake for an additional 18–20 minutes, or until the top is set.
- Cool completely, then sprinkle with sea salt and decorate as desired.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Add ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts for extra texture.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Make a day ahead for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
