Cake Mix Chocolate Caramel Brownies
These chocolate caramel brownies feature a thick caramel layer that are sure to be a hit among your family and friends. They start with shortcut ingredients making them perfect for busy families!
Ingredients
Brownie Ingredients
- 1 15.25-oz devil’s food or chocolate cake mix
- ½ cup 1 stick butter, melted
- ½ cup evaporated milk
Filling Ingredients
- ⅓ cup evaporated milk
- 1 11-oz package caramel squares unwrapped
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease a 9x13 inch pan with cooking spray or line with parchment paper. I personally recommend parchment paper for the easiest clean up.
- In a mixing bowl, add the chocolate cake mix, melted butter, and ½ cup evaporated milk and stir until combined. The batter will be very thick. Spread half of the batter into the prepared pan. This layer will be thin. Bake for about 13 minutes or until slightly puffed.
- While the base is baking, heat the caramels and ⅓ cup evaporated milk in the microwave using 30 second intervals until melted and smooth. Stir well after each heating cycle.
- Once the brownie base has baked for the time noted above, carefully pour the caramel mixture evenly over the baked base. Sprinkle the chopped pecans and chocolate chips over the caramel layer. Use the remaining batter and gently place thin clumps over the caramel layer.
- Bake for an additional 18-22 minutes. The top should still be soft. Let cool slightly before cutting.