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!
If you love all things caramel, also try these easy Microwave Caramels!
I am all about the classic, hand me down recipes. And I am guessing many of you have a similar recipe to these Caramel Brownies already in your recipe book. I remember my sister making these regularly quite a long time ago. But most of the time, these recipes are the best and the recipes that are made the most often!
This easy brownie recipe has actually been hiding in my archives from way back in January of 2010. But when I needed to bring dessert to a family dinner, I made these brownies as well as 2 others. And while I really did like all of them, these Caramel Brownies were definitely the first to fly off of the plate. So I think it’s fair to say that these brownies will always be a crowd pleaser!
How to Make Brownies From a Cake Mix
If you didn’t already know, cake mixes are very versatile. They aren’t just for making cakes! In this case, a cake mix is used to make these brownies. Instead of adding the ingredients on the back of the box, you add only evaporated milk, eggs and melted butter. You don’t even need a mixer – you can easily mix this by hand!
How to Make Caramel Brownies
Making these Caramel Brownies is very easy. Start by making the brownie layer, which is made from a cake mix as described above. Layer 2/3 of the batter in a baking dish, then bake for 8 minutes.
For the caramel layer, you simply melt caramels with evaporated milk until smooth. That gets poured over partially baked brownie layer, then the remaining batter gets dropped on top. You won’t be able to spread this out, so just drop it in large teaspoonfuls.
Back into the oven until the brownies are cooked through! Let the brownies cool before cutting into them.
I think these are best stored in the refrigerator, as the caramel may melt out otherwise. Plus, it’s my guilty pleasure to sneak cold bites of caramel brownies!
More Brownie Recipes
Pressure Cooker Fudgy Brownies
Mega Mallow Coconut Brownies
Fudgy Biscoff Swirl Brownies
Double Malt Brownies
Rocky Road Brownies
Tools Used to Make These Caramel Brownies
You need a good baking dish for these brownies – I like using a cake pan because the sides and corners are straight.
These are the caramels that I used for this recipe.
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Caramel Brownies
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 20 squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
Description
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!
Ingredients
Brownie Layer:
- 1 German chocolate cake mix (15.25 oz)*
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Caramel Layer:
- 16 ounces caramels, unwrapped
- 1/3 cup evaporated milk
- 2 cups (12 oz) chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine the cake mix, 1/2 cup evaporated milk, eggs and butter 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.
Recipe Notes:
*I know that cake mixes tend to change weights from time to time, but I have found that a basic 2 layer cake mix should work on these brownies, even if it’s not the exact weight.
Slightly adapted from Da Cajn Critter
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
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 333
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 328 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 34 mg
Martha says
Those milky way bars look devine. I love the convenience of baking cookies and bars with a cake mix.
Peggy Clyde. says
I love cookies more than anything else. These look so yummy. Thanks for the recipe.
Kim says
I love those milky way bars. They look delicious! They definitely would've caught my attention while paging through the book.
Deborah says
Megan – I would have never guessed it was a cake mix if I hadn't made them myself!
megan says
those milky way bars look incredible! i really want to make them. i was surprised by the cake mix though…do they have a cakey texture at all?
Maria says
Nice review. The squares look dddddelicious!!!!!
teresa says
great review, and review criteria! i love cookbooks!
Bumpkin on a Swing says
We cajun's don't use Creole mustard either. Break out the brown mustard for us too!
Authentic Cajun Cooks usually don't write down the recipes, we wing it!
Will get you some of the best of Cajun recipes around Mardi Gras! They run rapid then!
Rosa's Yummy Yums says
Those a great recipes! I particularly like the Mardis Gras porc.
Cheers,
Rosa