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Loretta Lynn's Gooey Cake Recipe

This decadent Loretta Lynn's Gooey Caramel Cake recipe is a delightful Southern classic! Unearthed from a collection of vintage handwritten recipes, this gooey masterpiece features a moist cake base generously layered with sweetened condensed milk, rich caramel, and topped with cool whip and crunchy Heath candy. Get ready for a taste of nostalgia with this irresistible dessert—perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 990.1 kcal
Protein 26g
Rating 3.3 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Loretta Lynn's Gooey Cake

  • 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix
  • water (according to package directions)
  • eggs (according to package directions)
  • oil (according to package directions)
  • 1 (8 ounce) container cool whip, thawed
  • 1 cup crushed Heath bars
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 (12 ounce) jar caramel topping

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How to Make Loretta Lynn's Gooey Cake

  1. Prepare and bake a 13x9 inch chocolate cake according to package directions. Let cool slightly.
  2. Once the cake is warm, use a toothpick or skewer to poke holes halfway into the cake, about 1 inch apart.
  3. Slowly pour 1 (14-ounce) can of sweetened condensed milk evenly over the cake, allowing it to seep into the holes.
  4. Drizzle 1 (14-ounce) jar of caramel topping generously over the entire cake.
  5. Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
  6. Before serving, top with 1 (8-ounce) container of whipped topping and 1 cup of crushed Heath candy bars.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

35 g

Sugar

371g

Fat

79g

Carbs

48g

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