Walnut Caramel Cake
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"I once enjoyed a nutty chocolate-caramel cake at a teahouse," writes Deanna Richter. "I eventually happened upon a similar recipe that dresses up a boxed cake mix." The Elmore, Minnesota baker says the moist cake is a hit, especially with chocolate lovers, whenever she serves it.
SERVINGS: 12-15
CATEGORY: Dessert
METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 55 min. + cooling
Ingredients:
- 1 package (18-1/4 ounces) German chocolate cake mix
- 1 package (14 ounces) caramels
- 3/4 cup butter or margarine, cubed
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
Directions:
Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Pour half of the batter into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 18 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the caramels, butter and milk. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted. Pour over warm cake.
Sprinkle with the walnuts and chocolate chips. Pour the remaining batter over chips. Bake 35-40 minutes longer or until cake is set and pulls away from sides of pan. Cool on a wire rack. Yield: 12-15 servings.