Decadent Caramel Chocolate Layer Bars

Recipe Collection: Dessert

Decadent Caramel Chocolate Layer Bars satisfy your sweet cravings with a vegetarian treat that beautifully blends the rich flavors of German chocolate cake with luscious caramel. Perfect for gatherings or a personal treat, these bars are a must-try for anyone who loves a sweet, gooey dessert.

With a flavor profile that balances chocolatey richness and buttery caramel, these bars are versatile enough to serve as a dessert or a snack. Easily accessible through the easyChef Pro App, you can find this recipe along with personalized recommendations, AI-powered pantry tracking, and a smart shopping list to streamline your meal prep.

Overview

These Gooey Caramel Chocolate Layer Bars are a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of German chocolate cake with creamy caramel. Perfect for parties or as a sweet indulgence, these bars are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Eggs, Gluten

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 60

Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 18.25 Ounces (oz) package German chocolate cake mix, packaged
• 1 Cup butter, softened
• 1 Whole egg
• 0.5 Cup evaporated milk
• 1 Pound individually wrapped caramels, unpackaged
• 1 Cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) milk
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) vanilla extract

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine 0.5 cups of the butter with the cake mix and egg. Work the mixture with your hands until well blended. The mixture will be crumbly. Press it evenly into a 10 x 15 inch jellyroll pan.
3. Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove and let cool for 10 minutes.
4. In a saucepan, combine the remaining 0.5 cups of butter with the evaporated milk and caramels over medium heat. Stir occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat and pour the mixture over the baked crust, tilting the pan to ensure even coating.
5. Return to the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until bubbly all over. Cool and drizzle with icing. Allow icing to set before cutting into squares.
6. To make the icing, stir together the confectioners' sugar with the milk and vanilla until smooth. Adjust consistency with more milk or sugar as needed.

Enjoy your homemade Decadent Caramel Chocolate Layer Bars!