5 from 3 votes
Caramel Brownies
A simple classic, these Caramel Brownies are a gooey, delicious way to make brownies from a cake mix. They only take a few ingredients and everyone loves them!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
28 mins
Total Time
43 mins
Servings:
20
brownies
Calories:
314 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Brownie Layer:
- 15.25 oz chocolate cake mix see notes, German style
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 2 egg
- 1/2 cup butter melted
Caramel Layer:
- 16 ounces caramels unwrapped
- 1/3 cup evaporated milk
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips semi-sweet
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine the cake mix, 1/2 cup evaporated milk, butter, and eggs and mix well. Press two-thirds of the mix into the bottom of the prepared pan. The batter is thick and sticky, so you may need to gently press it in evenly with a spatula sprayed with cooking spray or with wet hands.
- Bake the layer for 8 minutes in the preheated oven.
- Meanwhile, melt the caramels with the 1/3 cup evaporated milk in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Gently spread the caramel mixture over the partially baked layer. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the caramel. Drop spoonfuls of the remaining batter over the caramel layer.
- Return the dish to the oven and continue to bake for 20 minutes, or until the brownie is set.
- Let the brownies cool before slicing.
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Notes
- *I know that cake mixes have been shrinking over the years. This recipe has been retested with a 15.25 oz cake mix as of April 2024. There are a couple of brands that still have 15.25 oz cake mixes (Pillsbury & Duncan Hines). Betty Crocker is 13.25 oz. If you use the 13.25 oz, you’ll want to add 1/2 cup of flour in with the brownie mixture.
- Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.
- Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1brownie
Calories
314kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0g
(0%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
257mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
34g
(68%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20 brownies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 314
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1brownie | |
| Calories | 314kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 257mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.