Yummy Caramel Cake Bars Recipe

Indulge in these ridiculously easy and unbelievably delicious Caramel Cake Bars! This recipe transforms a simple cake mix into a decadent treat loaded with chocolate chips, crunchy nuts, and a gooey caramel topping. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth, these bars are ideal for baking with kids or a quick dessert for any occasion.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 36 mins
Calories 7150.3 kcal
Protein 187g
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Ingredients for Yummy Caramel Cake Bars

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How to Make Yummy Caramel Cake Bars

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a 13x9 inch baking pan.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine 1 box (15.25 oz) cake mix, 1 large egg, 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted unsalted butter, and 1/3 cup evaporated milk. Mix until just combined.
  4. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  5. Bake for 6 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven. Sprinkle 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1/2 cup chopped nuts evenly over the warm batter.
  7. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 14 oz caramels with 1/3 cup evaporated milk, stirring frequently until smooth.
  8. Drizzle the melted caramel evenly over the chocolate chips and nuts.
  9. Crumble the remaining 1 box (15.25 oz) cake mix over the caramel layer and gently pat down.
  10. Bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

280 g

Sugar

2745g

Fat

827g

Carbs

320g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Yummy Caramel Cake Bars?

Yummy Caramel Cake Bars takes about 51 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 36 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Yummy Caramel Cake Bars?

Yummy Caramel Cake Bars has approximately 7150.3 calories per serving, with about 187 g protein, 320 g carbohydrates and 565 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Yummy Caramel Cake Bars?

The key ingredients for Yummy Caramel Cake Bars are German Chocolate Cake Mix, Butter, Evaporated Milk, Chocolate Chips, Nuts, Egg. See the full list with measurements above.

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