Chocolate Caramel Brownies

With only 5 ingredients these Chocolate Caramel Brownies are a quick and easy dessert recipe that anyone can make. It’s perfect for getting the kids into the kitchen too. The brownies are made with a German Chocolate Cake Mix that’s filled with caramel and chocolate chips.

Chocolate caramel brownies sound so fancy, right? They definitely look fancy, but in reality they are so easy to make. Which is great because you’ll want to make these on repeat once you give them a try! And if you throw in these Chocolate Lava Cakes to your dinner menu every now and then, people will think you’re a five star chef!

Rich and fudgy brownies with gooey caramel and chocolate filling is the best way to treat yourself when you get a chocolate craving. Or make a batch for parties and potlucks — I can promise they’ll be a hit. They’re a crowd-pleaser at every party I host!

When I make these, no one ever guesses that they’re German chocolate cake mix brownies because they taste like they’re made completely from scratch. You are going to love this recipe!

Why You’ll Love these Chocolate Caramel Brownies

• You only need five ingredients to make these amazing salted caramel brownies. Super simple and quick to make!
• Cake mix and a simple caramel sauce make this recipe so simple to make. If you haven’t tried cake mix brownies yet, you are going to love this easy shortcut.
• The caramel sauce is made with soft caramel candies — it’s a really easy way to make it!

Ingredients for Chocolate Caramel Brownies

• German chocolate cake mix – For this recipe, we’re using German chocolate cake mix to make the brownies. It makes the best brownies! However, a regular chocolate cake mix will work as well.
• Chocolate chips – You can use semi-sweet chocolate chips, milk chocolate or dark chocolate, whichever you prefer.
• Evaporate milk – You will need evaporated milk for both the brownie batter and the caramel sauce. It helps to make this a truly decadent dessert.
• Caramels – Instead of making caramel sauce from scratch, I like to use caramel candy to make the sauce. It makes a sauce that is soft and gooey. It’s really easy to make.
• Butter – Both salted and unsalted butter will work in this recipe! You just need it to help combine all the cake mix together.

For this recipe, we’re using German chocolate cake mix to make the brownies. It makes the best brownies!

You will need evaporated milk for the brownie batter and the caramel sauce.

Instead of making caramel sauce from scratch, I like to use caramel candy to make the sauce. It makes a sauce that is soft and gooey. It’s really easy to make.

How to Make Chocolate Caramel Brownies

To start, make the caramel sauce first. Let the caramels, with half of the evaporated milk, melt in a saucepan over medium heat.

Stir the mixture frequently until smooth. Then take it off the heat and set it aside to cool while you make the brownies.

In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix with the rest of the evaporated milk and melted butter. You don’t need a mixer, it’s easy to mix up with a spoon or silicone spatula.

Spread half of the batter in a prepared baking pan. The rest of the batter will be added after you bake the first layer. Bake the brownies for six minutes at 350°F.

Once the base brownie layer is baked, sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top. Pour the caramel sauce over the chips.

Drop the remaining brownie batter by the spoonful over the top of the caramel sauce.

Bake the brownies for 15 to 18 minutes. Let them cool completely before slicing and serving.

How to store chocolate caramel brownies

Store your cooled brownies in an airtight container, and they will keep well for a few days at room temperature. You can store them in the fridge for up to a week! I do not recommend freezing any leftover chocolate caramel brownies as the texture may be funky once they thaw.

Can I use homemade caramels instead of store-bought candies?

I’ve only tested this recipe with store-bought caramels and not homemade caramels. I can’t say how it will turn out with homemade ones, but if you try it, please let me know how it worked for you!

How do I cleanly cut chocolate caramel brownies?

To easily cut through the homemade caramel sauce and the brownies, use a sharp, warm knife to slice! It’s also important to wait for the brownies to cool a bit so that the caramel layer has time to set. Warm a sharp knife by dipping it in hot water and then drying it off with a towel. Then quickly use it slice through the brownies, cutting even sized squares.

What can I add to chocolate caramel brownies?

Shredded coconut would be so tasty on these brownies! You can also add some nuts like chopped pecans or walnuts to the top brownie layer. For salted caramel brownie recipe twist, add some flaky sea salt to the top of the caramel layer and/or on top of the brownies. For depth of flavor, mix vanilla extract into the brownie batter! And of course, serve a warm brownie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the perfect combo.

Rich, gooey, and chocolatey – these are some serious chocolate caramel brownies! Make them for the chocolate and caramel lovers in your life and you will be a hero – they will love them!

More Ways to Use Cake Mix!

• Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies are soft, chewy, and easy to make! They are great for cookie platters, potlucks, and holidays.
• Crumb Cake is the perfect treat to go with coffee and tea, and my recipe is so quick, thanks to yellow cake mix!
• Chocolate Cherry Bars are part homemade – the brownie bars are made from a cake mix, and the rich chocolate icing is made from scratch. The cherry and chocolate combination is to die for!
• Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies are a super simple treat and so easy to make! Perfect for those times when you’ve got a hankering for something sweet.