Okay, so I was craving something sweet and decadent the other day, and I stumbled upon this crazy mashup idea: caramel brownies with German chocolate cake mix. I know, it sounds like a sugar overload, but trust me, it’s worth it. Here’s how it all went down.
Getting Started
First, I grabbed a box of German chocolate cake mix. Any brand will do, but I used the one I already had. Then, I needed some brownie mix. Again, I just used a standard box mix – nothing fancy.
Mixing Things Up
I started by making the cake mix according to the box directions. Usually, you’d add eggs, oil, and water,and then I poured batter into a greased 9×13 inch pan.
Next up, the brownie batter. I followed the instructions on that box, too, mixing the ingredients into that glorious, fudgy goodness. Now, instead of layering, I decided to swirl the brownie batter into the cake batter. I just dolloped spoonfuls of brownie batter on top of the cake batter and used a knife to create some pretty swirls. Make it look all marbled and fancy, you know?
Adding the Caramel
Here’s where the magic happens. I unwrapped a bunch of those soft caramel candies – you know, the square ones. I scattered them all over the top of the batter. Don’t be shy with the caramels; the more, the merrier!
Bake Time
I popped the pan into a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C). Now, the baking time was a bit tricky since we’ve got two different batters going on. I started checking it around 35 minutes, but it took closer to 45-50 minutes for mine to be done. You want the edges to be set and a toothpick inserted near the center to come out with just a few moist crumbs – not wet batter.
Cooling and Devouring
Once it was out of the oven, I let it cool completely in the pan. This is important because, hot caramel can burn your mouth. After cooled, I cut into squares and oh. my. goodness.
The cake was moist, the brownies were fudgy, and the caramel was gooey and amazing. The German chocolate flavor really came through, and it was just the perfect combination of everything. Honestly, I might never make regular brownies again!
If you’re looking for something sweet, rich, and totally over-the-top, you’ve GOT to try this. It’s super easy, even with the two mixes, and it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Seriously, everyone I shared these with went crazy for them!
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